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Pension scheme for journalists proposed

NEW DELHI JAN. 30. The Government is proposing a pension scheme on the lines of the Army Group Insurance cover for working journalists.

This was announced by, the outgoing Information and Broadcasting Minister, Sushma Swaraj, said here today. Ms. Swaraj told reporters here that she had received a scheme from the Life Insurance Corporation proposing Rs. 10 lakhs to a journalist in the event of death or monthly pension.

She said the issue would be further discussed by the Ministry officials and the Principal Information Officer of the Government. — PTI

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