DC Bandipora Interacts With Media Persons

AAQIB BHAT

Bandipora Jan 29 (PTK): The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmed Friday held an interaction with media persons of the district.

The interaction was arranged by District Information Centre Bandipora. District Information Officer Jahangeer Akhoon and other senior officers were present on the occasion. During the interaction the representatives of various print and electronic media organizations interacted with the Deputy Commissioner and discussed several issues of public interest. They also briefed the DC about the difficulties they face while covering events at ground level and put forth several demands.

Dr Owais said that the media is a significant pillar in democracy for deliverance of transparent and accountable governance to the people and added that the district administration will always be available for coordination with the people who are engaged directly or indirectly in promoting development and wellbeing of the society. He asked the media persons to act as a bridge between the public and the government by highlighting the issues of the public so that the government can act swiftly to provide relief to the people.

While appreciating the role played by the journalists during the COVID19 pandemic, The DC said that media’s cooperation and regular feedback helped the administration in improving the system for containment of the Covid-19 besides helped in informing the people about guidelines and SOPs issued from time to time by the government. (PTK)