WB Govt Announces Rs 10 Lack Health Insurance For COVID 19 Frontline Workers

  • West Bengal has announced health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh for frontline COVID-19 workers.
  • "Our govt in Bangla has also announced health insurance with up to 10 lakh coverage for frontline COVID workers, including journalists. Press Freedom Day," CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
  • Mamata said, "On the time of Press Freedom Day, the Chief Minister said the press is the fourth pillar of democracy and must perform its duties fearlessly." 
  • She further added, "We respect journalists for their contribution to society." 
  • "Our government in Bangla has many initiatives for the welfare of journalists," she said.
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