SRINAGAR, AUGUST
30: Secretary, Information and Public Relations, Sarmad Hafeez
today handed-over Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia cheque to Sunny Gupta R/o Ward No 8,
Tehsil, District Kathua, Next of Kin of late Prem Gupta, erstwhile
Photojournalist with Punjab Kesari Group of Publications who died on May 3,
2018 due to brief illness.
The ex-gratia has
been sanctioned in favour of the NoK of late Prem Gupta from the Governor’s
Relief Fund.
Appreciating the
role of late Gupta in the field of Photojournalism, the Secretary Information
also highlighted his selfless contribution towards society who always stood in
forefront in highlighting the key social issues. He said that late Gupta was
committed to his profession adding that he also made efforts in promoting
Photojournalism in the State.
The Secretary
said that the government is committed to provide every possible help for the
welfare of the family members of media fraternity in the State, saying that
various welfare schemes have also been formulated for the welfare of working
Journalists.
Among others, Joint Director Information (HQ) Sajid Yehaya Naqash, other
senior officers of the department were present on the occasion.
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