Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana

Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana क्या है?

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.

लाभ

**Financial assistance to serving accredited journalist:-** 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:** 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:** 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.

स्तर

State — Himachal Pradesh

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Information and Public Relations Department, Himachal Pradesh

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

1. The applicant should be a legal heir (spouse, his/her dependent, children) of the deceased journalist. 1. The deceased serving/retired accredited journalist is unmarried or single the financial assistance will be released in favour of his or her dependent father or mother. 1. The medical emergenc

अंतिम सत्यापन

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Benefits

**Financial assistance to serving accredited journalist:-** 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:** 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:** 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

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 01: Eligible applicants can visit the official website and download the application form (Form-I). Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 03: State/District/Sub-divisional level serving accreditated journalist and retired accreditated journalist submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the state Director (I&PR)/District Public Relations Officer. Step 04: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Director (I&PR) Officer 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).

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.