IFWJ calls for pension, health care and travel benefits for journalists

A national-level summit held by the Federation of Working Journalists in India (IFWJ) discussed “Problems and Financial Restrictions for Journalists” held in Bangalore on Sunday, calling on government intervention to provide journalists with health care benefits, including national pensions and housing schemes. No telephone travel and bus passes, education for journalists and education for fair pay are other requirements.

The summit also highlighted the need for press freedom and expressed growing concerns about the threat of safety and security of journalists in the country.