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Madikeri, Dec. 8: Republic TV Network and Head International Business Institute President Cheranda Kishan Madappa launched a program to provide insurance facilities to the members of Kodagu District Working Journalists Association.
Speaking after lighting the lamp and handing over insurance cards to the program held at the city's Patrika Bhavan, Kishan Madappa said that journalists working for the society should take care of their health. He assured that he would personally respond to the difficulties of journalists.
Karnataka Wildlife Board member Mariyanda Sanket Poovaiah, who participated as the chief guest, said that the government has been neglecting the press, which is the fourth pillar of democracy. Governments should think about journalists and be responsible for providing them with strength and security. People have the power to change if they see the failure of the government. The media sector is doing its best to bring these failures to the people. People are disillusioned with the executive and legislature. They have reached the mindset that only the press and judiciary can restore trust in the system. Journalists work at the risk of their lives in difficult situations. It is ironic that journalists, who play a key role in democracy, do not have adequate security, he lamented.
The Information and Publicity Department should not be dedicated to advertising alone. An open environment should be created for the security of the media. A commission should be formed in this regard. If the system is questioned through reporting, 4 to the fifth page
The fear of lawsuits haunts journalists. There is a need to formulate a law to avoid this. Political parties should give importance to journalists. Journalists should be represented in large numbers in the Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha, which are called think tanks. Sanket demanded that facilities for journalists should be announced in the cover letter of the governments.
Karnataka Working Journalists Association Vice President Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa said that insurance provides security for journalists to work without fear. Quality journalists should come to the media field. Society still has faith in the media and it should be saved, he called for.
Director of Karnataka Working Journalists Association Savita Rai said that journalists are in a difficult situation and this insurance facility will provide them with security.
Speaking in the introduction, District Working Journalists Association President Bacharaniyand Anu Cariappa said that journalists in the district are in financial difficulty and when they face health problems, the association can only provide a maximum of Rs. 10 thousand. Against this background, we have decided to provide insurance for journalists. Annual insurance worth Rs. 550 has been provided for members of the association through the post office. In case of loss of life or disability due to an accident, Rs. 10 lakh and up to Rs. 1 lakh for treatment will be paid through insurance, he said.
Postal Department Branch Manager Babin and Officer Ashok provided information about the insurance facility.
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