Renowned media professional and social activist Vipin Gaur recently held a cordial and meaningful meeting with Sunil Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Electronics & Information Technology in the Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh, at his residence. During the meeting, Vipin Gaur formally invited the Minister to attend the 14th Global Festival of Journalism, scheduled to be held in Noida from February 12 to February 14, 2026.
During the interaction, Vipin Gaur presented the official invitation and briefed the Minister on the objectives, vision, and significance of the upcoming international media festival. Sunil Kumar Sharma received the invitation warmly and appreciated initiatives that promote ethical, responsible, and forward-looking journalism. The meeting reflected mutual respect and a shared commitment to strengthening democratic values through a vibrant and accountable media.
Vipin Gaur, a well-known journalist, media organizer, and founder of the Global Festival of Journalism, has played a pivotal role over the years in bringing together journalists, media educators, policymakers, and communication experts from India and abroad on a common platform. Through this annual festival, he has consistently worked toward promoting press freedom, professional integrity, and innovation in media practices.
Speaking after the meeting, Vipin Gaur described the interaction as inspiring and motivating. He said that the guidance and positive outlook of Sunil Kumar Sharma, as a senior Cabinet Minister of the Uttar Pradesh government, would add great value to the festival and serve as encouragement for young journalists to uphold high professional standards. He also emphasized the importance of continuous dialogue between public representatives and media professionals in strengthening democratic institutions.
The Global Festival of Journalism has emerged as one of the country’s prominent media forums, featuring panel discussions, workshops, award ceremonies, and networking sessions. The platform enables journalists to exchange ideas, discuss emerging challenges, and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape.
The upcoming 14th edition is expected to witness participation from national and international delegates, senior editors, media scholars, and journalism students. Key themes of the festival will include media ethics, digital transformation, misinformation, and the evolving role of journalism in society.
With the expected presence of Sunil Kumar Sharma, the organizers believe the festival will gain further prestige and public attention. The Global Festival of Journalism aims to continue its mission of celebrating responsible journalism and reinforcing the role of media in nation-building.
