Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 27: Press Information Bureau (PIB) organized today a rural media workshop “Vartalap” in district Kishtwar on the theme of 11 years of governance. The workshop highlighted the achievements of the Government during the period.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma; Director PIB Jammu, Neha Jalali; Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Pawan Kotwal and other senior officers of the district administration were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the DC emphasized the importance of coordination with the media for highlighting the initiatives and other public welfare programs of the Government. He added that the media is an important pillar of democracy which brings to the notice of the administration any shortcomings in the implementation of the Government schemes and assessment of work done at the ground level.
Director PIB Jammu touched upon misinformation, disinformation and propaganda, and urged the media to counter these malpractices. She said that fake news is the main concern in today’s world. The director spoke in detail about the fact checking mechanism run by PIB, and requested the media persons to use the service to bust fake news.
The ADC in his address highlighted the role of PIB in disseminating information to the print and electronic media on Government policies, programs and achievements.
Other senior officers of the district administration also spoke on the occasion. Chief Education Officer Kishtwar, Masood Hussain Qazi presented the salient features of the National Education Policy 2020.
Chief Agriculture Officer Kishtwar, Koushal Chandel highlighted the initiatives taken for enhancing food security, water harvesting, organic farming and empowering marginal farmers.
Horticulture Development Officer Kishtwar, Raja Aadil Sheikh; Field Officer, Khadi and Village Industries Board, Shah Mohammad; District Information Officer, Kuldeep Kumar also addressed the gathering.
Media and Communication Officer PIB Jammu Muzafar Wani spoke on the role of media in responsible journalism with evolving technology.
The proceedings of the program were conducted by Media and Communication Officer, PIB Jammu, Zakir Nazeer.
Over 50 district media persons participated in the workshop.
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