The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Anshul Garg convened an interactive meeting with media persons of district Kupwara, here today.The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Nazir Ahmad Lone; District Information Officer, Mohammad Yousuf Mir, senior journalists including Yahya Sultan, Fayaz Hameed, Rahee Mushtaq and other concerned were present in the meeting.The representative of the press forum briefed the DC about the difficulties they face while covering events at ground level. They put forth the demand for establishment of press club at district headquarter Kupwara.The DC assured the media persons that their genuine demands including establishment of press club will fulfilled on priority.He said, as a short term measure, a suitable building will be identified and used as press club.The DC asked media persons to come up with a concrete proposal for construction of press club equipped with modern facilities.During the meeting, the DC nominated Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nazir Ahmad Lone as Nodal Officer for establishment of press club. The DC said that media is a significant pillar in democracy for deliverance of transparent and accountable governance to the people. He added that district administration is always available for coordination with the people who are engaged directly or indirectly in promoting development and wellbeing of the society.On the demand of media persons, the DC dedicated one Computer with internet connection to District Information Centre Kupwara to facilitate the media persons.The press forum, on the occasion framed a five member committee including Fayaz Hameed, Yahya Sultan, Rahee Mushtaq, Waseem Majnoon and Junaid-Ul-Islam to coordinate with the Nodal Officer for further course of action.Earlier, DIO Kupwara briefed the DC about the working pattern of Information Department and status of the building presently housed by the department. He also said that the department remains always on the forefront in facilitating the media persons in the district.