Bhubaneswar, 26/04/2021( Odisha Samachar )- : Journalists are urged to be vigilant during the corona. Many journalists have lost their lives in Odisha in the second wave of the corona. Many journalists have contracted the disease. “It simply came to our notice then. The SAMBADIKA MILITA MANCHA paid deep tribute to the bereaved. We reiterate our call for the enactment of a special law on the protection of journalists. Similarly, the increase in the welfare fund of journalists, the increase in health insurance to Rs 5 lakh, the inclusion of journalists ‘parents in health insurance or the inclusion of journalists’ parents in the Biju Health Welfare Scheme. Journalists were also provided with free vaccines on a wartime basis. It has been demanded to lift the ban on going to the Secretariat. Journalist Joint Forum SAMBADIKA MILITA MANCHA convenor Lingaraj sahoo, said. Often working journalists are often attacked while on duty. We therefore urge you to enact special laws. The parents of various journalists live in the village. Journalists will benefit if the government joins the Biju Health Welfare Scheme for their convenience. Similarly, while the government is increasing the welfare funds of various groups, the government should also increase it to address the problems of journalists. Therefore, the Joint Forum of Journalists is demanding an increase in the welfare fund and an increase in the health insurance of journalists to Rs 5 lakh. “The decision to vaccinate everyone is welcome,” he said.
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