DM HELDS MEETING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

DM HELDS MEETING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

10-AUG-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

SASARAM-------------------------A meeting with social media influencers and digital bloggers was held on Sunday, co-chaired by District Magistrate Deepak Kumar Mishra, Superintendent of Police Raushan Kumar, and Divisional Forest Officer Stalin Fiddle Kumar. The meeting aimed to bring about positive change in the district through social media, promote Rohtas's tourist destinations, and effectively curb misleading, offensive, and rumor-mongering information.

The District Magistrate stated that the government and district administration are continuously working to boost tourism in Rohtas district. Home-stay facilities will soon be introduced at Rohtasgarh Fort. Additionally, signboards will be installed at key tourist sites to ensure visitors have easy access to necessary information and guidance.

He mentioned that a special cleanliness drive would be launched to make the district's tourist spots clean and attractive. Active participation from both social media influencers and local residents will be ensured in this initiative. The campaign will kick off at the Maa Tutla Bhawani eco-tourism site. During the drive, tourists and locals will also be sensitized about cleanliness and environmental conservation.

The Divisional Forest Officer emphasized that preserving the natural beauty of Rohtas is a collective responsibility. He announced the implementation of a refundable 'eco-deposit' system of ₹50 at Manjhar Kund. The deposit collected from tourists will be refunded upon their departure if they return with any plastic waste they had brought along. The objective is to reduce plastic waste at tourist sites and promote cleanliness. He added that the administration's efforts toward environmental conservation would only succeed if Tourists and locals alike should recognize their responsibility and cooperate in maintaining cleanliness at tourist sites. He stated that flying drones in forest areas without permission is prohibited. Compliance with this directive will be ensured to safeguard wildlife, the environment, and tourists.

The Superintendent of Police urged that people be made aware of cybersecurity. He also emphasized launching awareness campaigns via social media regarding the prevention of road accidents and adherence to traffic rules. He appealed to social media influencers and digital bloggers to verify any information before disseminating it online. He advised that instead of sharing rumors or unverified details, one should ascertain the actual facts of a matter before sharing them with the public. The meeting also covered various topics, including the positive and responsible use of social media, tourism promotion, cleanliness, cybersecurity, road safety, and public awareness. Officials present at the meeting included In-charge Tourism Officer Vinay Pratap, General Manager (Industries) Ashish Ranjan, and social media representative Ankit Kumar.