The "Jharkhand Patrakar Samman Pension Niyamawali" aims to provide financial assistance to journalists who have served the state for an extended period. It ensures their well-being...
झारखंड पत्रकार सम्मान पेंशन नियमावली Jharkhand सरकार की योजना है (Education & Scholarship श्रेणी), जो Jharkhand में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Information and Public Relations Department। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: prdjharkhand.in।
मुख्य जानकारी
विभाग / मंत्रालय: Information and Public Relations Department
The family pension of 50% of the journalist's pension goes to the spouse after their demise.
Lifetime pension for retired journalists who meet the eligibility criteria.
NOTE: Pension payments are made directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through an online transfer.
पात्रता (कौन ले सकता है)
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
The applicant should be a journalist.
The applicant should have an employee as a full-time journalist/media professional for a minimum of 20 years in Jharkhand or undivided Bihar (pre-November 15, 2000).
The applicant should not be a pension beneficiary from any other media institution or government.
The applicant should have retired at the age of 58 or as per the retirement norms of the media organization.
The applicant should have an accreditation certificate issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations at the time of retirement.
The applicant must not have any criminal convictions leading to imprisonment of more than two years.
आवेदन कैसे करें
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications or the [official online portal](http://prdjharkhand.in/iprd/).
**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, Information and Public Relations Department, Jharkhand.
**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).
ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
Self-declaration Affidavit (20 years of full-time service as a journalist in Jharkhand).
Service Duration Certificate (issued by the editor(s) of media organizations where the applicant worked).
Complete Details of contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for at least 20 years.
Accreditation Certificate (issued by the Information and Public Relations Directorate).
Proof of Retirement Age (58 years or organization-specific retirement letter).
Aadhaar Card or PAN Card for identification.
Bank Account Details with a nationalized bank.
Annual Life Certificate to be submitted in March each year.
त्वरित जवाब
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Full-time journalists/media professionals with at least 20 years of service in Jharkhand and meeting other conditions.
What is the monthly pension amount under this scheme?
Eligible journalists receive [?]7,500 per month.
Can the spouse of a deceased journalist claim benefits?
Yes, the spouse is entitled to 50% of the pension amount as a family pension.
Is this scheme applicable to part-time journalists?
No, the scheme is only for full-time journalists.
What happens if a journalist is convicted of a crime?
Convictions leading to imprisonment of more than two years will disqualify the applicant from receiving the pension.
What documents are required for application?
Documents include a service certificate, EPF details, accreditation certificate, and retirement proof, among others.
Where should the application form be submitted?
Submit the form to the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Jharkhand.
Is the scheme applicable to journalists from outside Jharkhand?
No, only journalists who served in Jharkhand are eligible.
What is the minimum retirement age for this scheme?
The retirement age is 58 years, or as per the norms of the journalist's organization.
How is the pension amount disbursed?
The pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.