Archive · 20 Jul 2026
J&K Journalists Demand Social Security Framework
The Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association (JKAJA) has asked the Chief Minister to create a social security system for journalists.
They want a pension scheme, health insurance, and a welfare fund to help journalists who are struggling financially and facing health issues.
The Association also wants a commission to study problems in the media and suggest long-term solutions.
They believe journalists deserve respect and support for their work in strengthening democracy.
JKAJA urges Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to establish a social security system for journalists.
Demands include a pension scheme, health insurance, and a welfare fund.
Retired journalists in J&K face financial distress and lack institutional support.
Proposed pension of ₹20,000 per month for accredited journalists.
JKAJA seeks a J&K Media Commission to study media sector challenges and recommend reforms.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association (JKAJA)
- What
- Urging the government to establish a social security system for journalists
- When
- Immediate implementation demanded
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To address financial distress, health vulnerabilities, and institutional neglect faced by journalists
Journalists' Association
Government
Immediate Implementation of Welfare Schemes
Journalists' Association
The JKAJA urges the government to immediately establish a comprehensive social security system for journalists, including a pension scheme and health insurance.
Government
The government may have different priorities or budget constraints that delay the implementation of such schemes.
Funding for Journalists' Welfare
Journalists' Association
The Association proposes earmarking 10% of the government's advertisement budget to support the Journalists' Welfare Fund until media organizations establish their own systems.
Government
The government may argue that such funding could divert resources from other essential services.
- Organization
- Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association (JKAJA)
- Demands
- Journalists Welfare Fund Scheme, monthly pension, J&K Media Commission, fresh Accreditation Committee
- Proposed Pension
- ₹20,000 per month for accredited journalists
- Healthcare Scheme
- Subsidized government healthcare similar to Kerala’s MEDISEP
- Welfare Fund
- Revival of the J&K Journalists Welfare Fund with ₹2 crore
- Media Commission
- Proposed commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge