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Patrakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme (Journalist Benevolent Fund)

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to journalists in Goa for emergencies like medical treatment, marriage, and education. Benefits include aid up to ₹2,00,000/and scholarships for dependents. Eligible journalists must be registered and working in Goa for at least three years.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 2010, the scheme "Patrakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme (Journalist Benevolent Fund)" by the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa aims to provide immediate financial assistance to needy journalists in indigent circumstances for various emergencies such as medical treatment, marriage expenses, funeral costs, and self-employment ventures. The scheme offers benefits like financial aid up to ₹2,00,000/per case and scholarships for journalists' wards. Eligible applicants must be journalists born or working in Goa for at least three years and registered with the Department of Information and Publicity. The scheme is implemented by a Sub-Committee constituted by the Government of Goa, which includes representatives from the Goa Union of Journalists and the Goa Editors Guild.

Benefits

> Financial Assistance and Purpose

₹2.0 L

Marriage of Daughter: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Major/Minor Operation/Medical Treatment for Self or Family: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Funeral Expenses of the Journalist: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Travel/Incidental Expenses for Treatment: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Medical Reimbursement for General Expenses: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Scholarship/Incentives for Wards Pursuing Higher Education: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Financial Assistance for Self-employment Ventures: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

House Repair/Construction Due to Natural Calamities: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

₹2.0 L

Lump-sum Grant on the Death of the Journalist to Next Kin: Up to ₹2,00,000/-

_*All disbursements are made through cheques._

> Conditions for Disbursement

Original bills and photocopies of hospital/institution documents must be submitted for medical claims.

For super-specialty treatment, bills must be submitted within three months.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Proof of Working in an Established Newspaper/periodical Magazine for at Least Three Years (Certificate From Employer).
  • ✦
    Birth Certificate or Proof of Working in Goa for Three Years.
  • ✦
    Declaration Stating No Financial Assistance Has Been Availed From Other Government Schemes.
  • ✦
    Original Bills and Photocopies of Hospital/institution Documents (for Medical Claims).
  • ✦
    Doctor's Certificate for Specific Treatments (if Applicable).
  • ✦
    Recommendation Letters From Two Persons/institutions With Technical Knowledge of the Applicant's Work.
  • ✦
    Attested Copy of Birth Certificate.
  • ✦
    Details of Dependents (Name, Age, Relationship, Occupation, Income).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.0 L

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentScience, IT & Communications