KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal-Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat today convened an interactive meeting with media fraternity, Kulgam.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Showkat Ahmad Rather; ACR Kulgam, Mir Imtiyaz-ul-Aziz; President Media Association Kulgam and other senior journalists participated in the meeting.
President, Media Fraternity apprised the DC about the issues of media persons in Kulgam, besides, the difficulties they face while covering the events on ground.
They also put forth demand for establishment of a press club at Kulgam.
Other journalists also spoke and flagged-off their issues with the chair.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that media is the 4th and significant pillar of democracy and holds an important role in delivery of transparent and accountable governance to the people.
While appreciating the role of media fraternity in highlighting the development of the district, the DC called for focusing on positive and constructive reporting.
He stressed upon the media fraternity to reach out to the public and ensure that their issues are brought into the notice of the administration for redressal of their issues.
It was also given out that the main aim of both administration and media should be an effective public service and sustainable development of the district.
The DC assured them that their issues will be resolved.