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Pension for Journalists’ Family

The Pension for Journalists’ Family was launched by the Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a monthly pension to the wife of a deceased journalist pensioner.

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About This Scheme

The Pension for Journalists’ Family was launched by the Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department, Government of Tamil Nadu in 1998. The scheme aims to give a monthly pension to the wife of a deceased journalist pensioner.

Benefits

₹2.0K · monthly

  • Pension Amount of ₹2,000/- per month.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the journalist.

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    The applicant must be the spouse of the deceased journalist.

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    The deceased journalist must contributed to the journalist pension.

Required Documents

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    Two Passport-size Photographs (Attested by Govt. Registered Officer).
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    Death Certificate of the Journalist.
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    Marriage Proof (the applicant is the spouse of a retired journalist).
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    Educational Certificate.
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    Succession Certificate (from appropriate revenue department office).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant can download the application form from the official website.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director, News Public Relations Department, Head Secretariat, Chennai-9.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Data Sources