Jammu, Aug 8 : Jammu and Kashmir government will soon frame a comprehensive policy for journalists working in the state. "We will discuss the matter with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and journalists come up with proposals so that a comprehensive policy can be framed and implemented," Choudhary Zulfikar Ali today here told mediapersons while interacting with journalist fraternity at "Meet The Press" programme organised by the Press Club of Jammu. Replying to volley of questions, the Minister said, "journalists are fourth pillar of the state and they are positively, professionally contributing in their field." "The journalists must portray a good picture of Jammu and Kashmir leaving aside some "disturbed" parts in the region as terrorism is having global effect, which does not means that the whole world is affected." He, however, said that the journalists are facing tough challenges in the state and the government is aware of that, adding, "we will frame policy and take others measures into consideration for welfare of the journalist fraternity." On guest control order and Article 35-A, the Minister said that it is a sub-judice matter and refused to comment. Meanwhile, on social media groups circulating fake news, the Minister hinted at tightening noose against them. The Minister also asked his subordinates to keep check on newspapers not subscribing news agencies but publishing their news items without giving credit. President of Press Club of Jammu Ashwani Kumar putforth before the Minister challenges and difficulties being faced by the working journalists and requested him to look into measures in the interest of journalists. Secretary, General Press Club of Jammu Zorawar Singh Jamwal, while hailing the government for supporting financially in Kashmir valley to come up with Press Club, sought help in further development of the Jammu Press Club. "The infrastructure raised by the Press Club of Jammu so far is on its own with the contribution of its members but we want government should also support in the development of an institution so that the fourth pillar can further be strengthened," said Mr Jamwal. UNI
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