SRINAGAR, JULY 02: The
three-member visiting panel of Press Council of India (PCI) called on Director
Information and PR, Mr Tariq Ahmad Zargar here this morning to discuss various
issues pertaining to the media scenario in Jammu and Kashmir.
Joint Director Information (Headquarters) SaajidYehaya Naqash and other
officials of the Department were also present on the occasion.
The PCI Members comprising Mr Prabhat Kumar Dash, Mr Ashok Upadhyay and
Prof (Ms) Sushma Yadav arrived here on Sunday to have first-hand
appraisal of the media scenario in J&K and the challenges confronting the
journalists in the State.
Director Information apprised the PCI panel in detail about the
functioning of DIPR and the steps being taken by the State Government to
facilitate smooth functioning and growth of the media organizations and working
journalists in J&K.
The PCI panel asked DIPR to further strengthen the amenities available
to the media fraternity including institution of a welfare scheme, health
insurance, pension scheme and travel concessions for the working journalists.
The Committee is scheduled to meet various State Government
functionaries besides representatives of the media fraternity during their
ongoing visit to the State.
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