Jammu, March 28 -- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday said the government will ensure corrective measures to promote ethical dissemination of news and curb fake news and misinformation.

Replying to a Short Duration Discussion in the Legislative Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said that while the media has historically been regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy and played a vital role in the freedom struggle, the rise of social media has brought new challenges.

He said the government will take necessary steps, but stressed that the media must also introspect and work towards strengthening its credibility. "The media has an important role in strengthening J&K. A strong J&K will lead to a strong India. For this, al...