Panel To Revise Repayment Quantity In Reporters Welfare Scheme: Centre
A panel has been shaped to study clauses of newshounds’ scheme. (Representational)
New Delhi:
The Ministry of Data and Broadcasting has determined to shape a committee to study the prevailing tips of the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS).
The 12-member committee, with Ashok Kumar Tandon, Member, Prasar Bharati Board, as its chairperson, will revise the quantum of repayment in case of dying in addition to in different instances below the scheme, the ministry stated on Thursday.
The phrases of reference (ToR) of the committee come with inspecting the will for the sort of revision of the quantum of repayment.
The committee will glance into the side of differentiation or parity between authorised and non-accredited newshounds for availing advantages below the scheme.
“Revision/broad-basing the definition of operating journalist for the aim of the scheme, retaining in view the Occupational, Protection, Well being and Operating Situation Code-2020 in addition to the Data Era (Middleman Tips and Virtual Media Ethics Code) Regulations, 2021,” a notification issued via the ministry stated.
It added that “another side to be thought to be suitable via the committee” will likely be integrated in its ToR.
The committee shall give its suggestions inside of two months and all secretarial help for convening its conferences will supplied via the Press Data Bureau (PIB), the ministry stated.
