Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday praised the invaluable service rendered by all Provincial Media personnel and said his Ministry has focused special attention towards the needs of provincial media personnel as early as possible.
The Minister made these remarks during a meeting with a group of Colombo based provincial media representatives. Colombo Media Representatives Movement, Chairman Nishantha Priyadharshana, Secretary Chathura Deshan, Media Ministry Assistant Secretary N. A. K. L. Wijenayaka were also present.
The Colombo based media representatives also presented 11 demands highlighting the needs of provincial media personnel to Minister Jayatissa.
While solving several demands made by provincial media representatives, the Minister said considering the untold difficulties faced by provincial media personal he would expect to introduce a new insurance scheme for all registered provincial media personnel and also conduct media training sessions for the benefit of media personnel to develop their skills and abilities.
The Minister also remarked that he would discuss with the Finance Ministry to provide low interest loans for provincial media personnel to enable them to purchase equipment to use for their media work.
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