The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Guwahati, has organised a five-day media tour to Kochi, Kerala, for a group of 11 journalists from various media organisations in Assam. The tour, which commenced today, aims to provide media professionals with an in-depth, first-hand understanding of Kochi’s vibrant shipping industry, rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes and significant developmental initiatives.
The media delegation includes journalists from prominent organisations in Assam. The team is led by Barnali Mahanta, Media and Communication Officer, PIB Guwahati.
A major highlight of the tour is a visit to Cochin Shipyard Limited, one of India’s leading shipbuilding and ship maintenance facilities, where the journalists will gain insights into advanced shipbuilding technologies, indigenisation efforts and the shipyard’s role in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.
The delegation will also visit the Cochin Port Authority and the Kochi Water Metro system to understand maritime infrastructure and logistics development in the state. The team will further visit the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and the Rubber Board to learn about advancements in agriculture and allied sectors.
This media tour is part of PIB Guwahati’s ongoing efforts to promote regional awareness and national integration by enabling journalists to witness, document and disseminate development stories from different parts of the country. The Kerala tour follows the successful media visit to UT of Ladakh organised last year and reinforces PIB’s commitment to fostering informed and responsible journalism through direct exposure, institutional interaction and field-level engagement.
