AGARTALA, Nov 17 (TIWN): Health Minister Sudip Barman has appreciated media's effort to raise voice of those who can't raise voice on the occasion of National Press Day.

"The role of the media in giving voice to the voiceless is commendable.I appreciate the hard work of our Print Media,Electronics Media,especially the reporters & camera persons,who tirelessly work on the ground and bring forth various news that shapes local,national as well as global discourse", said the Minister.

"Even I truly believe,In this day and age we are seeing the rise of social media and news being consumed through mobile phones.I am sure these advancements will further the reach of the media and make the media space even more democratic and participative", he added.