Journos Welfare Board to be formed in TN

Tamilnadu Information and Publicity Minister M P Swaminathan today announced that a welfare board for journalists will be formed by the government.

Making a slew of announcements during his reply to the discussion on demand for grants for his department, he also said that the solatium which was given to journalists who lost their lives on duty will be increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

The assistance is being given to the families of Editors, Assistant Editors, Reporters, Photographers and Proof Readers from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.

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