Guwahati: Mizoram Government will soon announce pension scheme for journalists in the state.
On Wednesday, Chief Minister Zoramthanga announced that his government will take several steps to promote and assist journalists in the state, and would soon introduce a pension scheme for working scribes.
Zoramthanga praised journalists for their role in influencing public opinion.
He further added that they have an important responsibility to promote and protect Mizoram’s reputation.
While addressing an event to mark the golden jubilee of the Mizoram Journalists’ Association (MJA) Zoramthanga said, “Our government gives priority to the welfare of journalists and would soon introduce a pension scheme to benefit them. It is currently under process”.
Meanwhile, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati also congratulated the 193-member MJA for completing 50 years.
“The MJA continues to deliver balanced local and national news at a time when news and comments are challenged, which in turn makes community leaders and members evaluate and reassess their positions,” he said.