Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, May 5: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M. Choudhary on Friday held an interactive meet with media persons of the district.
Seeking proactive role of media fraternity for overall development of the district, the Deputy Commissioner extended full cooperation to the media community and highlighted the role of media in flagging vital developmental issues which otherwise remain unattended.
“Next couple of years will be more challenging for media houses in the wake of various national and international developments like possible elections, G-20 summit where there will be attempts to dent the image of the country and Poonch in particular given its proximity to border”, he further added.
On the occasion, the representatives of various print and electronic media organizations interacted with the DC and discussed several issues of public interest and some specific issues concerning the media fraternity.
The DC assured the media persons that their genuine demands, including the establishment of a press club, will be considered on priority.
He emphasized the importance of media in the overall development of the district and also in highlighting the initiatives of the Government aimed at curbing the menace of drug abuse and said the role of media is indispensable in holding administration accountable for effective governance.
He assured media persons of full support from the District Administration in highlighting the genuine public issues. Media fraternity deeply appreciated the new deputy commissioner for such interaction and extended cooperation in all government endeavours.
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