Kupwara, November 12 (JKNS): A delegation of the Executive Committee of the Journalists Association Kupwara on Wednesday called on Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Abhishek Sharma, IAS, and held a detailed interaction with him on various issues concerning the media fraternity, professional challenges faced by journalists, and areas of mutual cooperation between the media and district administration.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the long-pending demand for the establishment of a dedicated Press Club in Kupwara district, stressing that journalists need a permanent and well-equipped common platform to carry out professional activities, exchange ideas, organise discussions, conduct interactions with officials and deliberate on matters of public importance.
The Association members pointed out that a Press Club would play an important role in strengthening the professional environment for journalists and promoting healthy, responsible and constructive journalism. They also emphasised that such an institution would provide media professionals with an appropriate space for meetings, press conferences, seminars, workshops and other activities related to the profession.
The delegation urged the Deputy Commissioner to take necessary steps towards facilitating the establishment of a Press Club in the district. Responding to the demand, DC Abhishek Sharma assured the Association members that the matter would be examined.
During the interaction, several other matters concerning the role of the media in district development were also discussed. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of constructive engagement between the district administration and the media fraternity, stating that both institutions have an important role in highlighting public issues and promoting developmental initiatives.
He particularly underlined the significance of media support in bringing greater attention to initiatives undertaken in the education sector and tourism development, which have considerable potential to contribute towards the overall progress of Kupwara district.
The Association members also shared their views on strengthening institutional coordination between journalists and the administration, maintaining effective communication channels and ensuring that issues of public concern receive appropriate attention.
The meeting was described as a constructive step towards improving mutual understanding and building stronger professional relations between the media fraternity and the district administration.
Those who attended the meeting included Association President Fayaz Hameed, General Secretary Kamran Ashraf Bhat, Senior Members Tasaduq Hussain and Shahid Pir, Spokesperson Faizan ul Haq Qureshi, Convener Towseef Hamdani, and Media Coordinator Peerzada Zubair.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Association expressed hope that the issues raised before the Deputy Commissioner, particularly the establishment of a dedicated Press Club in Kupwara, would receive favourable consideration and that necessary steps would be initiated to fulfil this long-standing demand of the district’s journalistic community.
The Association reiterated that a Press Club would not merely serve as a meeting place for journalists but would also emerge as an important institutional platform for professional growth, responsible journalism, constructive dialogue and the promotion of public interest.(JKNS)
