KULGAM, OCTOBER 28: The District Information Office, Kulgam, Department of Information and Public Relations, organised a Media Interaction programme at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Kulgam, on Wednesday.
The programme was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam.
Media representatives, representing print, electronic and digital media platforms in the district participated in the interaction and highlighted various media and public welfare concerns and issues.
At the outset, District Information Officer Kulgam, Showkat Hussain Ganie, as per an official statement, presented opening remarks on responsible journalism, professional ethics and the importance of effective coordination between media and district administration. He also highlighted the need to curb misinformation and strengthen effective media activities in the district and enhancing the publicity activities in the district.
During the interaction, media representatives raised various issues and concerns being faced by them while performing professional duties. They demanded the establishment of a dedicated Press Club at Kulgam to provide a platform for media persons, promote professional interaction and strengthen unity within the media fraternity. The need for a unified media body was also stressed.
ADC Kulgam, Vikar Ahmad Giri also shared his views and underlined the importance of constructive engagement, mutual cooperation and highlighting developmental and public welfare issues for larger public benefit.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam emphasized the importance of media in highlighting public issues and working for the development of the Kulgam. He urged media persons to maintain professional conduct, better content creation and strengthen close coordination with the district administration.
Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to further strengthen the media-administration communication and assured full cooperation from the district administration in redressal of genuine issues concerning the media fraternity and other highlighted public welfare issues.
The interaction concluded with a resolve to further strengthen coordination between the media fraternity and district administration and promote responsible, credible and ethical journalism for the overall benefit of the public.
