Veteran Journalists Unite to Launch New Federation

Quick Summary

• The Senior Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) was formally constituted during a national conference held by the senior Journalists Forum, Kerala (SJFK).
• The SJFI urged the central government to introduce a pension scheme for retired journalists.
• Othre key demands included implementing a nationwide healthcare scheme for senior journalists adn restoring the discontinued railway concession for senior citizens.
• The three-day conference concluded on Thursday and elected office-bearers:

– President: Sandeep Dixit (Delhi)
– Secretary General: N.P. Chekkutty (Kerala)
– Vice Presidents: Anandam Pulipalupula (Telangana),Suhasini Prabhu Govankar (Goa),T. janardhan (Andhra Pradesh), Chander Prakash Bharadwaj (Madhya Pradesh)
– Secretaries: K. Shanthakumari (Karnataka), Kanhu Nanda (Odisha), R. Rangaraj (Tamil Nadu), Jayapal Parasuram Patil (Maharashtra)
– Treasurer: K.P. Vijayakumar (Kerala)

indian Opinion Analysis

The Senior Journalists Federation of India’s call for pensions, healthcare schemes, and concessions reflects growing concerns about the financial and health challenges facing retired media professionals in India.As journalism is not traditionally tied to formal retirement benefits found in other sectors, these demands highlight systemic gaps in social security for this segment of workers. Establishing such provisions could set an significant precedent that acknowledges journalists’ contributions while offering support through their post-service years.

Implementation will require significant policy shifts at both state and national levels as these proposals could add to governmental expenditures amidst existing fiscal constraints. However, broader societal recognition of aging professionals’ needs might catalyze efforts toward inclusive welfare reforms.

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