NEW DELHI: The I&B Ministry on Thursday constituted a committee to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS).
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the 12-member committee will examine the need for revision of quantum of ex-gratia payment in death as well as other cases under the JWS. It will also look into the aspect of differentiation and parity between accredited and non-accredited journalists for availing benefits under this Scheme.
The committee has also been asked to look into the revision and broad-basing the definition of a working journalist for the purpose of the scheme keeping in view the Occupational, Safety, Health and Working Condition Code-2020 as well as Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. It will give its recommendations within a period of two months.
Prasar Bharati member Ashok Tandon has been appointed the panel’s chairman. Pankaj Sisodia will be the convener. Kanchan Prasad has been made a member on behalf of PIB. ANI
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