Odisha, May 02: Odisha CM declares working journalists of the state as Frontline Covid Warriors. In an official stayement, CM said working journalists are doing a great service to State by providing seamless news feed, making people aware on COVID-related issues & they’re great support for war against COVID

The decision will benefit 6944 working journalists of the State. It may be mentioned here that as many as 6944 working journalists of the state have been covered under Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana. They are getting health insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh each

Besides, an ex gratia of Rs 15 lakh is also being provided to the next of kin of journalists who die of Covid while performing duty.

(ANI)