Lamtluang Online News: National Press Day 2024 was celebrated on November 18, 2024, at the I&PR Auditorium in Aizawl. The event was graced by I&PR Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana as the chief guest.
During the programme, Dr. Vanlalthlana launched the new Journalist Pension Scheme initiated by the Mizoram Government and handed over Journalist Pension Books to eight journalist pensioners. The Mizoram Journalist Pension Scheme 2023 was introduced by the Mizoram government through a gazette notification on October 5, 2023.
This scheme allows Indian citizens residing in Mizoram, who have worked as journalists for at least 30 years and reached the age of 60, to apply for a journalist pension. Under this scheme, pensioners will receive Rs 8,500 per month.
The National Press Day 2024 programme was moderated by Pu C. Lalnunkima, Director, I&PR. Keynote speeches were delivered by Pu C. Lalrambuatsaiha, President, MJA, on the theme "Changing Nature of Press," and Dr. David C. Vanlalfakawma, Department of Forestry, MZU, spoke on "Journalism in the face of the environmental crisis."
Dr. Vanlalthlana emphasized that despite significant technological advancements, the importance and responsibility of journalists remain unchanged. He stressed that journalists must continue to adapt and improve to keep pace with the evolving world.
Source: DIPR Mizoram
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