PULWAMA, November 29, 2017: In order to ensure effective coordination between the 8administration and the media in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Ghulam Mohammad Dar today held an interactive meeting with media fraternity of Pulwama district at District Administrative Complex Pulwama. The Meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Showkat Ahmad Rather, District Information Officer Dr Mohammad Zubair Lattoo and large gathering of media persons from both print and electronic houses.
During a general interactive session, the media persons put forth their issues before the deputy commissioner including setting up a press club in the area.
During the meeting threadbare discussion were held on the issues confronting the media persons in the district. Media persons also raised different issues including land identification for setting up a Media Complex in the district.
While praising the role of media persons, the Deputy Commissioner enjoined upon them to work in professional synergy and unison so that public grievances and developmental works are highlighted before the administration.
The Deputy Commissioner said that process for identifying suitable land for the press club will be intensified and assured them that all their demands will be redressed on priority.
He said that media plays important role in bringing to fore issues confronting people, besides reformation of society and thanked them for playing a positive role in this regard.
Deputy Commissioner ensured every possible help for the media fraternity. He, in turn, sought cooperation from the media persons for the overall development of the society.
Terming the media as the third eye of the government, the deputy commissioner stressed upon the media persons to play their role in the development of the society and ensure a developed district making it a model to replicate in the state.
The District Information officer, Dr Mohammad Zubair Lattoo also spoke on the occasion and hailed upon the role of media in the democratic setup. He also enjoined upon the media persons to imbibe professional values and be committed to welfare of public cause. He further added that media has a prominent role in transforming our society into an informed society.