KT News Desk
SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, Saturday interacted with media persons at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian.
During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of constructive engagement between the district administration and the media in disseminating information about government schemes, developmental initiatives and public welfare programmes.
During the meeting, the President of the Media Association Shopian and other members, as per an official statement, put forth various demands, including the provision of a press club, besides other issues concerning the media fraternity.
The DC emphasised the need for close coordination between the district administration and the media fraternity to ensure the timely dissemination of authentic information and effective highlighting of public issues.
He also underscored the importance of responsible journalism in highlighting public concerns, promoting transparency and accountability, and creating awareness about various government initiatives being implemented for the welfare of the people.
President of the Media Association Shopian and other members appreciated the Deputy Commissioner’s initiative of holding such interactive meetings, noting that these engagements help strengthen coordination between the district administration and the media fraternity and provide a platform to discuss issues of public interest.
They also shared their views and raised issues of public interest, which were discussed during the interaction.
The Deputy Commissioner assured continued cooperation and coordination with the media fraternity and reiterated the administration’s commitment to strengthening engagement with media persons in the larger public interest.
Additional Deputy commissioner, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, DIO, Sajad Ahmad Shah, officials of Information Department Shopian and media persons in large numbers were present.
