In order to solve the problems of journalists the Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to set up a call center where the media persons could register their grievances.
Principal Secretary (Information) Navneet Sehgal informed about this government decision to a delegation of newly-elected office bearers of the UP state accredited correspondent committee that met him at his office on Wednesday.
“The call centre would start functioning very soon,” he assured.Sehgal also ensured the delegation that in the next budget, adequate budgetary provision will be made for pension scheme for all journalists.The delegation was led by president Pranshu Mishra.
The new committee also raised the issue of attack on Photo journalists during a protest on Tuesday outside Vidhan Bhavan. A petition was submitted to the official demanding adequate compensation to those who have sustained loses and strict action against the rioters.
During the meeting, a request was also made to the UP chief minister that adequate financial help should be provided to the family of the ailing scribe Surendra Singh of Aaj.
A letter to Chief Minister written by the family members of Singh was also handed over to Sehgal.