Basharat Bukhari calls on Union Information Minister

Discusses issues concerning media in JK
NEW DELHI, JULY 12, 2017: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari called on the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr Venkaiah Naidu here today to discuss issues concerning the media in Jammu and Kashmir.
Highlighting the importance of media, Mr Bukhari said it is important for media especially national electronic media to showcase Jammu and Kashmir in positive way so that tourists and pilgrims from the country visit the Valley without any hesitation. He said this has become imperative especially in the aftermath of the tragic attack on Amarnath Yatris. He said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir stood united in condemning this gruesome attack and reached out to the victims in the hour of need.

He also discussed the media scene in the State and also dwelt in detail on the initiatives being taken by J&K Government for the welfare of the media fraternity in the State.