More than a union — we are your professional shield. The Democratic Journalist Federation (Working) stands between you and the risks of the field with ironclad legal and financial security.
“అక్షర దివిటీలం...ప్రజాస్వామ్య వార్తులం”
— DJF(W) Motto
1,240+
Protected Members
98%
Cases Resolved
₹5 లక్షలు
జీవిత బీమా · Life Cover
Certified Union
REG NO: 343/2025
1,240
Members
1,240+
Active Members
Across Telangana
347
Legal Cases Won
Since 2023
₹10 Lakh
Life Cover Per Member
Fully Funded by Union
343/2025
Registration No.
Official & Govt. Recognised
24/7
Emergency Legal Line
Always Available
Your Protection, Our Responsibility
యూనియన్ ప్రీమియం చెల్లిస్తుంది — మీరు పని చేయండి. మీరు, మీ కుటుంబం అందరూ సురక్షితంగా ఉంటారు.
₹5 లక్షలు · Life Insurance
మీరు చనిపోయినా లేదా శాశ్వత వికలాంగత వచ్చినా — ₹5 లక్షలు నేరుగా మీ కుటుంబానికి అందుతాయి. సభ్యత్వం తీసుకున్న రోజే వర్తిస్తుంది, మెడికల్ టెస్ట్ లేదు.
భార్య + భర్త + 2 పిల్లలు · ₹3 లక్షలు
మీ మొత్తం కుటుంబానికి ₹3 లక్షల క్యాష్లెస్ బీమా. 2,000+ ఆసుపత్రులలో ఒక్క రూపాయి అడ్వాన్స్ లేకుండా చికిత్స పొందండి. Family of 4 covered — spouse + 2 children.
Unlimited Litigation Support
Facing harassment or a defamation case? Our senior trial attorneys specialising in media law and civil rights take over the paperwork, hearings, and defence costs — free for members.
When the field turns dangerous, the courtroom turns hostile, or the newsroom turns unfair — the DJF(W) legal cell has already won battles like yours. Here's the proof.
372+
Total Cases Handled
Since our founding in 2023
89 cases
Journalists attacked while covering protests, police operations, or political events. We file immediate FIRs, arrange legal bail, and pursue compensation claims.
127 cases
Politicians and corporations weaponise defamation law against truthful reporting. Our legal cell deploys senior advocates within 24 hours to contest notices and FIRs.
63 cases
Media houses silencing journalists by illegal removal or salary withholding. We fight through labour courts and press regulatory bodies to recover dues and reinstate positions.
44 cases
Coordinated online campaigns targeting journalists' personal information. We work with Cyber Crime cells and platform trust-and-safety teams to remove content and pursue perpetrators.
31 cases
Arbitrary removal of press credentials or blacklisting from official events. Union intervenes with government press information offices and editorial accreditation bodies.
18 cases
We provide confidential support, POSH Act guidance, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) filing assistance, and legal protection from retaliation.
Our emergency legal line is live 24/7. No jargon, just action.
మీరు చేరిన రోజు నుండే బీమా వర్తిస్తుంది — ఒక్క రూపాయి మీరు చెల్లించాల్సిన అవసరం లేదు.
Your Family is Secure — Insurance starts from day one of membership. Every premium is paid by the Union.
₹5 లక్షలు
కుటుంబానికి · Sum Assured
Life Insurance
₹5 లక్షల కవరేజ్ · ₹5 Lakh Coverage
మీరు యూనియన్ సభ్యుడు అయిన వెంటనే ₹5 లక్షల జీవిత బీమా ఆటోమేటిగ్గా వర్తిస్తుంది — ఏ మెడికల్ టెస్ట్ లేకుండా, ఏ ఫీజు లేకుండా. మీకు ఏమైనా జరిగినా మీ కుటుంబం ఒంటరిగా ఉండదు.
Automatic ₹5 Lakh life cover from day one of membership — no medical test, no premium, fully union-funded.
4 మంది
Family of 4 covered
₹3 లక్షలు
4 మంది కుటుంబానికి · Family of 4
Family Health Insurance
భర్త + భార్య + 2 పిల్లలు · ₹3 లక్షలు
మీరు మాత్రమే కాదు — మీ భార్య/భర్త మరియు 2 పిల్లలతో సహా మొత్తం కుటుంబానికి ₹3 లక్షల క్యాష్లెస్ బీమా. ఆసుపత్రిలో చేరిన రోజు నుండి ఒక్క రూపాయి కూడా మీరు చెల్లించాల్సిన అవసరం లేదు.
₹3 Lakh cashless cover for your entire family — self, spouse, and 2 children. Walk into 2,000+ hospitals without paying a single rupee.
72 hrs
Claim Settlement
High-Risk Assignment Shield
Injury on the field — during protests, conflicts, or natural disasters — triggers immediate claim settlement. Permanent disability benefits ensure your income never stops even when you can't work.
And Many More Member Perks
విద్యా స్కాలర్షిప్
Children of martyred journalists
గృహ సహాయం
Emergency rental support
పదవీ విరమణ ప్రయోజనాలు
Post-career pension support
మందుల కవర్
Chronic illness medications
ట్రావెల్ ఇన్సూరెన్స్
International assignments
కుటుంబ సహాయం
Spouse & dependent children
Facing Harassment or Defamation? We Fight for You. Our internal legal team consists of senior trial attorneys who specialise in media law and civil rights.
We handle paperwork, hearings, and defence costs — completely free for members. Senior media law attorneys fight your case to the end.
Immediate intervention for online targeted harassment, physical intimidation, or workplace bullying. Response within 2 hours of alert.
Wrongful FIRs and defamation notices dealt with by our 24/7 emergency legal team. Bail secured, charges contested, reputation defended.
We engage with government bodies, press councils, and media regulators to push back against systemic threats to freedom of the press.
“Freedom of the press is not a luxury; it is a right we defend with every legal resource available.”
Chief Counsel Office · DJF(W)
How it works:
Call or report online — response in under 2 hours
Assigned a dedicated advocate from our legal cell
We handle everything — you focus on your work
Zero legal fees for all registered members
Senior Correspondent· Insured & Protected
“When I faced a legal notice for my reportage, the Union advocates stepped in within hours. Knowing my family is insured for ₹10 Lakhs gives me the courage to pursue the truth without fear.”
Member Spotlight
Union Helped: Legal Notice Defence
2 hrs
Response time
Free
Legal defence
Active
Insurance cover
Press Freedom
Our core value
Collective Strength
1,240 members united
Confidentiality
All cases fully private
98% Satisfaction
Member survey 2024
What happened? Describe your trouble here. No jargon, just the facts. Our team responds within 2 hours.
Full protection from Day 1
₹0
Joining fee for active journalists
Emergency Legal Line
+91 99999 99999
24/7 Available
General Enquiries
info@djfw.org
Reply within 4 hrs
Head Office
Hyderabad, Telangana
DJF(W) Secretariat