(a) whether the Government proposes to provide insurance scheme for journalists;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefore; and
(d) the time by when it is likely to be implemented?
(a) whether the Government proposes to provide insurance scheme for journalists;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefore; and
(d) the time by when it is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)
(a) to (d): Efforts were made to frame a Group Insurance Scheme for Journalists. However, due to
lack of response from the intended beneficiaries, the scheme could not materialise. Hence, there
is no proposal to provide insurance scheme for journalists.