Reported by Bit Irom
Imphal: The Manipur government on Monday announced the seventh state-level Media Fellowship on Climate Change Reporting (2026–27) in Imphal, aimed at strengthening the capacity of journalists and improving public understanding of climate issues.
Speaking at the event, T. Brajakumar Singh, Director of the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, said 48 media fellows have been supported under the programme since its inception in 2018.
The current edition will select 10 fellows. As part of the initiative, district-level reporting programmes on climate change will also be undertaken, beginning with journalist bodies in Ukhrul and Senapati districts.
The fellowship is being implemented with support from multiple media organisations, including All India Radio, Doordarshan Kendra Imphal, ISTV and Impact TV News.
Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho attended the event as chief guest, while advisors to the Media Working Group on Climate Change — Pradip Phanjoubam, Khogendra Khomdram and Salam Rajesh were present as guests of honour.
Officials said Manipur is the first state in the country to introduce a State-level media fellowship focused on climate change within the Himalayan region.