---
title: "Press release for workshop"
subject: "Communication English"
chapter: 4
key: "semester_5/communication_english:press-release-agricultural-workshop"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/press-release-agricultural-workshop
site: BCT Engineering
---

# Press release for workshop

Communication English · Chapter 4: Introduction to technical writing process

- Asked in: 2082 Kartik (new course), 5 marks
- Video: [What is Press Release? Writing, Types, and Benefits of Press Release (With Example)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxgqbqtoNQk) — WsCube Tech
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
- Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/press-release-agricultural-workshop
- Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-4

## Question

Your college is organizing a one-day workshop on "Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment". Write a press release, inviting the local media to cover the event.

## Short answer

The press release announces a one-day workshop on ‘Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment’ on 19 December 2026, 10 am–4 pm, at Himalaya Engineering College, Satdobato, Lalitpur. It includes expert talks, certificates, a best idea award, and invites local media to cover at 9:30 am, contact Mr. Binod Rai.

## Answer

```text
                   PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Himalaya Engineering College, Lalitpur
Phone: 01-5XXXXXX | E-mail: info@hec.example.edu.np
Date: 2 December 2026

College to Organize One-Day Workshop on Agricultural
Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment

Lalitpur, 2 December: Himalaya Engineering College is
organizing a one-day workshop on "Agricultural
Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment" on 19 December 2026
(Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college hall,
Satdobato, Lalitpur.

The workshop aims to encourage young people to start
agriculture-based businesses in Nepal and so reduce the
need to go abroad for work. Experts from the Ministry of
Agriculture and Livestock Development, successful young
farmers and bankers will speak on modern farming, agro-
processing, marketing and access to loans.

About 200 students, local farmers and youth entrepreneurs
are expected to take part. Participants will get
certificates, and the best business idea will be awarded.

We cordially invite the local print, radio, television and
online media to cover the programme. Reporters may meet
the organizers at the college at 9:30 a.m. on the day.

Contact: Mr. Binod Rai, Workshop Coordinator
Phone: 98XXXXXXXX

(Signature)
Dr. Sunita Shrestha
Campus Chief
-end-
```

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. What does 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE' tell the media?
   A. The event is already over
   B. The information may be published right away
   C. The news is confidential
   D. The workshop is cancelled
   Answer: B. It signals that there is no embargo on the news. (Key point: Press release label)

2. Which details does the first paragraph of the press release give?
   A. Only the names of participants
   B. The college's budget
   C. The biography of the Campus Chief
   D. What, when, where and the organiser of the workshop
   Answer: D. The lead states the key facts: event, date, time and venue. (Key point: Core details)

3. What does the press release specifically invite the media to do?
   A. Sponsor the workshop
   B. Cover the programme and meet organisers at 9:30 a.m. on the day
   C. Pay the participation fee
   D. Nominate participants for certificates
   Answer: B. A release invites coverage and gives contact arrangements. (Key point: Invitation to media)

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