Question: Which of the following states government recently announced the introduction of insurance scheme for journalists?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Kerala
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Answer: (c)
Related Facts
- The Assam Government has proposed an insurance plan for journalists and their families in the state budget of 2018-19.
- On March 12th, 2018, this announcement was made by Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the presentation of the state budget of the year 2018-19.
- 63 crore has been allocated budget for the year 2018-19 for the scheme and information and public relations department has been allocated Rs. 63 crore.
- Information and Public Relations Department will implement the scheme related to journalists.
- This journalist insurance scheme will ensure the safety of journalists and their families.