Srinagar, Oct 30: A delegation of the State Press Forum Jammu and Kashmir on Friday met Director Information Mamta Yadav, IAS, and apprised her of various concerns confronting newspaper organisations and journalists, including revision of advertisement rates, financial sustainability of print media and journalists’ welfare.
The delegation also congratulated Yadav on assuming charge as Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
During the interaction, the forum highlighted the growing financial challenges faced by newspaper organisations due to rising inflation, increasing printing and production costs, and the need for a timely revision of existing government advertisement rates.
The delegation emphasised that newspapers continue to play a vital role in disseminating authentic information, highlighting public concerns and strengthening communication between the government and the people. It urged the department to take appropriate measures to address the genuine demands of newspaper publishers and journalists.
Issues relating to journalists’ professional security, welfare and the overall financial stability of media organisations were also discussed during the meeting.
Responding to the concerns, Director Information Mamta Yadav assured the delegation that the issues raised would be examined on priority and that the department would make efforts to address them. She reiterated the department’s seriousness towards journalists’ welfare and challenges faced by media organisations.
Yadav also sought continued cooperation from journalists and media organisations, stressing the importance of mutual coordination, constructive engagement and positive suggestions for resolving issues concerning the media fraternity.
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