Calls for accurate, timely information to people

DC Udhampur Saloni Rai interacting with members of media fraternity in Udhampur on Friday.
DC Udhampur Saloni Rai interacting with members of media fraternity in Udhampur on Friday.

DC Udhampur interacts with media persons

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, June 14: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai along with District Information Officer (DIO) Rajinder Digra today interacted with prominent journalists of the district and others during visit to Digital Network and Jammu Kashmir First office.
They were welcomed by Sumeet Sharma, Managing Director of the Network and Advocate Rahul Jandial.
Each of these individuals plays a crucial role in the administrative, informational, digital, and legal spheres of Udhampur, contributing to its development and governance.
After visiting the office and inspecting the work culture, the Deputy Commissioner Udhampur appreciated the team and emphasized that community engagement has strengthened the bond between the administration and the local populace.
She stressed for ensuring that accurate and timely information reaches the citizens for promoting transparency and accountability.
She said the media’s role is crucial in maintaining an informed citizenry, which is essential for the democratic process. By effectively communicating the Government’s efforts and achievements, she said, the media helps to build public trust and facilitates better governance.
She appreciated the work of Sumeet Sharma, Managing Director Digital Network Udhampur. She said under the management of Sumeet Sharma, the Network has grown to become a vital source of news and information for the region.
She said Network team’s vision has been to leverage digital platforms to provide real-time news coverage, feature stories, and insightful analyses that cater to the local audience’s needs.
Others present on the occasion include Advocate Rahul Jandial ex-Councilor Mohd Sarber, Channel Editor Ashish Dutt, Sanjay Sharma, former JK Bank Manager Ashok Sharma, Sourav Atri, Sourav Sharma, Arjun Singh, Krishan Lal and Preetika Singh.