Pulwama 10 July 10:(KNS) The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama ,Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary   holds an interactive meeting with media persons of the district here on Saturday .
The representative from the print and electronic media  briefed the DC about various issues faced the Media faternity while covering events. They also  put forth the demand for establishment of Press Club at district headquarter.
The DC assured the media persons that their genuine demands including establishment of the Club will fulfilled on priority. He said that revenue authorities shall be mobilzed for the identification of land for Press Club .
While interacting ,DC said that  media is  a significant pillar in democracy for deliverance of transparent and accountable governance to people. He said district administration is  always available and accessible  for coordination with all stakeholders  who are directly or indirectly engaged  in promoting positivity , peace  and wellbeing of people.
He added that media is the connecting link between the people and government and it is the prerogative of media faternity to share responsibility in spreading positivity and creation of good will. He further added that media has vital role in countering fake and false news besides highlighting the Govt welfares schemes and flagship programs.He also hailed the role of media in fighting against the COVID 19 besides spreading genuine information regarding Vaccination program.
Earlier, the DIO Pulwama  through a power point presentation breif the participants about the Media  Policy 2020 besides the   the working pattern of Information Department and the contribution of local media in raising of day to day issues of general public.(KNS)