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Scheme for Pension Benefits to the Journalists/Photojournalists

Scheme for Pension Benefits to the Journalists/photojournalists was launched by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Tripura aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a Pension of ₹1000/- to retired Journalists/ photojournalists.

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About This Scheme

Scheme for Pension Benefits to the Journalists/photojournalists was launched by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of Tripura. The objective is to provide financial assistance in the form of a Pension to accredited Journalists/ Photojournalists aged 60 years and above. The application should be submitted to the Director of Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Tripura.

Benefits

₹10.0K · monthly

Pension of ₹10,000/- 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 applicant should be 18 years or older.

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    The applicant retired from the job as an accredited journalist/photojournalist in Tripura.

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    The applicant should have done 10 years of service in Tripura.

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    The applicant should not have received a pension from other sources, except under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

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    The beneficiary should be 60 years or older to receive the pension.

Required Documents

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    Two Passport-size photographs.
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    Birth Certificate.
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    Press Accreditation Card (Issued by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department (ICA) Tripura).
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    Bank Passbook.
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    Admit card (School Final Examination or Madhyamik Examination or Higher Secondary Examination or Equivalent Public Examination).
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    Passport.
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    Original Affidavit (Sworn before a Notary Public, stating the date of birth of the applicant).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

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

Step 3: The applicant submits the duly filled and signed application form with the documents to the Director of Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Tripura.

Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgment for the receipt of the application.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹10.0K

Available In

Tripura

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentSkills & Employment

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