Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Odisha Considers Pension Scheme for Journalists
The Odisha government is thinking about starting a pension plan for journalists to help them have a secure future.
They are also looking at ways to protect journalists legally.
At a recent event, the government officials talked about how important journalists are for democracy and how they can help keep Odia language and culture alive.
The government also announced that they will reduce the cost of rooms for journalists when they are on official work.
Many important people from different fields were honored at the event.
Odisha government is considering a pension scheme for journalists to ensure their social security.
Legal safeguards for journalists and revival of the state’s accreditation committee are also being explored.
Room rent at Works Department inspection bungalows reduced from Rs 900 to Rs 300 for journalists.
Government aims to collaborate with journalists to promote and preserve Odia language and culture.
Event organized by Odisha Union of Journalists (OUJ) with speeches from government officials and journalists.
- Who
- Odisha government, journalists, media professionals
- What
- Consideration of a pension scheme and legal safeguards for journalists
- When
- Proposal in final phase, event held on Friday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- To strengthen social security for media professionals and promote Odia language and culture
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Proposed Scheme
- Pension for journalists
- Current Status
- In final phase
- Room Rent Reduction
- From Rs 900 to Rs 300
- Organizing Body
- Odisha Union of Journalists (OUJ)
- Key Speakers
- Prithiviraj Harichandan, Suryabamshi Suraj, Pradeep Purohit, Ananta Narayan Jena, Prasanna Mohanty
- Event Highlights
- Felicitation of eminent personalities in cinema, education, journalism, and social service
