Subsidy to Purchase E-Bike for Journalists

The scheme “Subsidy to Purchase E-Bike for Journalists” by the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, aims to provide journalists based in Goa with e-bikes at a subsidised rate, facilitating easier access to essential technology for their profession. This initiative acknowledges the crucial role of journalists in educating the public and the time they spend gathering news. Two significant benefits of the scheme are providing financial assistance for purchasing e-bikes and empowering journalists with better means to disseminate information vital for a democratic system. Two significant eligibility criteria include being a resident of Goa for at least 15 years and being a full-time working journalist for at least eight years. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Information and Publicity. Every year, the Government will grant subsidies to purchase 65 e-bikes to 65 beneficiaries based on their years of working.