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Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana

The scheme "Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana" was launched by the Director of Information and Public Relations Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh aims to provide financial assistance to the serving accredited journalists & retired accredited journalists in adverse situations as accident.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana" was launched by the Director of Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh under the Himachal Pradesh Journalists Welfare Fund Scheme, 2006. The purpose of the Yojana shall be to provide financial assistance to the serving accreditated journalists and retired accreditated journalists in adverse situations as accidents and illness etc.

Benefits

₹1.0 L

In case of permanent incapacitation for further service while performing field duties as a journalist₹ 1,00,000/-In case of death while performing field Duties₹ 2,00,000/-In case of death during attack or any untoward incidence of violence ₹ 3,00,000/-In case of medical emergency or cancerUpto ₹ 50,000/- (as per emergent need for major disease as kidney transplant, heart disease etc.)

Financial assistance to retired accredited journalist:

Financial assistance to serving accredited journalist:-

₹50.0K

In case of death ₹ 50,000/-In case of medical emergency or cancerUpto ₹ 50,000/- (as per emergent need for major disease as kidney transplant, heart disease etc.)

Assistance in Adverse Situations:

₹25.0K

Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- only as immediate serving accredited journalists and retired accredited journalists or their dependents/legal heirs on production of documentary proof regarding death certificate, illness or accident etc. and subsequently its ex-post-facto approval would be obtained from the Committee.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Proof of Certificate (Aadhaar card/Voter ID card/PAN card/Ration card).
  • Income certificate (issue Tehsildar (Class-I)/Sub Divisional Magistrate of the area).
  • Death Certificate.
  • Medical Certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0 L