KARNALI: Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kandel, has emphasized that the role of the state is vital for the security of media personnel.
Addressing the Journalist Health Insurance Policy Handover programme organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law of Karnali Province today, the Chief Minister said journalism is not only a challenging profession but also a pillar of democracy.
“Journalism is always a profession dedicated to seeking truth and shaping public opinion. The state must be concerned with the security and protection of journalists who perform such a sensitive and demanding duty,” the Chief Minister added.
He further noted that openness, mutual respect, and cooperation between the state and the media fraternity are essential.
The health insurance programme represents the state’s recognition of journalists’ security and a commitment to democratic norms and human rights, he stated.
The Karnali Province Government has provided free health insurance policies to a total of 693 active journalists from Karnali Province, in partnership with the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Karnali Province Committee. The insurance scheme is being implemented under an agreement between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law and the National Insurance Company Limited.
Under the scheme, insured journalists are eligible to receive health care services worth up to Rs 70,000 per year.
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