Hon. Lal Premanath
2026-03-03
The Hon. Lal Premanath raised a supplementary question regarding the financial conditions of regional journalists employed by private media outlets, noting their complaints of low and delayed wages. He asked the Government to consider introducing regulatory measures, specifically a minimum remuneration standard and a fixed payment schedule, to ensure fair and timely compensation for these journalists.
My first supplementary:
Most regional journalists work for private media. They frequently complain that the pay is low and even that is delayed, creating room for compromises during news gathering. Can the Government establish regulatory measures—such as a minimum remuneration and a fixed payment date—to ensure fair and timely payments?