Business News | Rajasthan to Give Compensation of Rs 50 Lakh to Kin of Journalists Who Die of COVID-19: CM Gehlot
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that the government will give a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the families of accredited and non-accredited journalists in the state who die due to COVID-19.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 23 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that the government will give a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the families of accredited and non-accredited journalists in the state who die due to COVID-19.
His announcement came during his state budget speech in the legislative assembly.
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"Rs 50 lakh will be given to families of accredited and nonaccredited journalists, who die due to COVID-19," said Gehlot.
Chief Minister Gehlot also said that the old pension scheme will be implemented for government employees given jobs after January 1, 2004.
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Gehlot also announced that Rajasthan Tourism will also be given the 'Industry Status'. (ANI)
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