Financial Assistance under Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme
The scheme āOdisha Working Journalist Welfare Schemeā was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is...
Under the scheme, an ex-gratia of ā¹4,00,000/- is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death and ā¹2,00,000/- in case of permanent incapacitation.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Journalist should be working in Odisha.
The Journalist should be working for a media house registered with the I&PR department, Odisha.
The applicant should be a legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death or in case of permanent incapacitation.
**Note:** "Permanent Incapacitation" means incapacitation on account of accident, disease, or any other reason which renders the working Journalist wholly unfit for working as such.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 01:** Visit the official web portal of the Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme Application. i.e. [https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/](https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** Click on āApply for Financial Assistanceā found on the bottom of the page.
**Step 03:** One new page appears āApplication for Financial Assistance in case of death of a working journalistā.
**Step 04:** The journalist will have to fill up all the mandatory details.
**Step 05:** Upon successful form submission One application number is generated which a journalist can use for further reference. i.e. for application status.
**Step 06:** The applicant will receive an SMS in respective registered mobile number regarding successful submission of the application.
**Step 07:** The applicant can login into the application by giving the respective registered mobile number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Financial Assistance under Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. Journalist should be working in Odisha.
1. The Journalist should be working for a media house registered with the I&PR department, Odisha.
1. The applicant should be a legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death or in case of permanent incapacitation.
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What are the benefits of Financial Assistance under Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme?
1. Under the scheme, an ex-gratia of ā¹4,00,000/- is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death and ā¹2,00,000/- in case of permanent incapacitation.
How to apply online for Financial Assistance under Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme?
**Online**
**Step 01:** Visit the official web portal of the Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme Application. i.e. [https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/](https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** Click on āApply for Financial Assistanceā found on the bottom of the page.
**Step 03:** One new...