DC Kupwara interacts with media persons
Assures setting up press club
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg convened an interactive meeting with media persons of the district here on Friday. The representative of the press forum briefed the DC about the difficulties they face while covering events. They put forth the demand for establishment of Press Club at district headquarter. The DC assured the media persons that their genuine demands including establishment of the Club will fulfilled on priority. He said, as a short term measure, a suitable building will be identified and used as the Club. The DC asked media persons to come up with a concrete proposal for the Club, equipped with modern facilities. During the meeting, the DC nominated Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nazir Ahmad Lone as nodal officer for establishment of the Club. The DC said media was a significant pillar in democracy for deliverance of transparent and accountable governance to people. He said district administration was always available for coordination with people who were engaged directly or indirectly in promoting development and wellbeing of people. On the demand of media persons, the DC dedicated one computer with internet connection to District Information Centre, to facilitate the media persons. The press forum, on the occasion framed a five member committee including to coordinate with the nodal officer for further course of action. Earlier, the DIO Kupwara briefed the DC about the working pattern of information department and status of the building presently housed by the department. He also said the department remains always on the forefront in facilitating the media persons.