योजना पत्रकारों को चिकित्सा उपचार, विवाह और शिक्षा जैसी आपातकालीन स्थितियों के लिए वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करने का लक्ष्य रखती है। लाभों में ₹2,00,000 तक की सहायता और वारिसों के लिए छात्रवृत्ति शामिल हैं।
Patrakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme (Journalist Benevolent Fund) Goa सरकार की योजना है (Minority & SC/ST श्रेणी), जो Goa में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Information and Publicity Department। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: dip.goa.gov.in।
मुख्य जानकारी
विभाग / मंत्रालय: Information and Publicity Department
Major/Minor Operation/Medical Treatment for Self or Family: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Funeral Expenses of the Journalist: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Travel/Incidental Expenses for Treatment: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Medical Reimbursement for General Expenses: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Scholarship/Incentives for Wards Pursuing Higher Education: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Financial Assistance for Self-employment Ventures: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
House Repair/Construction Due to Natural Calamities: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Lump-sum Grant on the Death of the Journalist to Next Kin: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
_*All disbursements are made through cheques._
> **Conditions for Disbursement**
Original bills and photocopies of hospital/institution documents must be submitted for medical claims.
For super-specialty treatment, bills must be submitted within three months.
पात्रता (कौन ले सकता है)
The applicant should be a journalist.
The applicant should have been born and brought up in Goa.
The applicant should be working in a newspaper establishment in Goa for at least three years continuously.
The applicant should be registered with the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, and renew registration by June 30th every year.
The applicant should not be engaged in any other profession.
आवेदन कैसे करें
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://dip.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Patrakarb-Kritadnyata-Nidhi-Scheme.pdf) 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:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa.
> **Post-Application Processes**
**Step 1:** The Director will scrutinize the application and forward it to the Sub-Committee for review.
The Sub-Committee will decide the quantum of assistance and seek government approval.
**Step 2:** Once approved, the financial assistance will be disbursed via cheque to the eligible applicant.
ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
Proof of Working in an Established Newspaper/periodical Magazine for at Least Three Years (Certificate From Employer).
Birth Certificate or Proof of Working in Goa for Three Years.
Declaration Stating No Financial Assistance Has Been Availed From Other Government Schemes.
Original Bills and Photocopies of Hospital/institution Documents (for Medical Claims).
Doctor's Certificate for Specific Treatments (if Applicable).
Recommendation Letters From Two Persons/institutions With Technical Knowledge of the Applicant's Work.
Attested Copy of Birth Certificate.
Details of Dependents (Name, Age, Relationship, Occupation, Income).
त्वरित जवाब
Can journalists engaged in other professions apply for financial assistance under this scheme?
No, journalists engaged in any other profession besides journalism are not eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme.
What proof is required to establish that a journalist has worked in Goa for three years?
A certificate from the employer confirming continuous employment for at least three years in a newspaper or periodical magazine must be submitted along with the application.
Is there any annual renewal requirement for registered journalists under this scheme?
Yes, journalists registered under this scheme must renew their registration by June 30th every year to remain eligible for benefits.
Are journalists who have availed benefits from other government schemes eligible for this assistance?
No, journalists who have already received benefits from other government schemes for the same purpose (e.g., Kanyadan, Mediclaim) are ineligible.
What types of emergencies are covered under this financial assistance scheme?
The scheme covers expenses for marriage of a daughter, medical treatment, funeral costs, travel for treatment, scholarships, self-employment, house repairs, and lump-sum death grants.
What is the maximum financial assistance provided for medical treatment under this scheme?
The maximum assistance for medical treatment, including super-specialty care, is ₹2,00,000/-, provided original bills are submitted within three months.
Can financial assistance be provided for the marriage of a journalist’s daughter?
Yes, the scheme provides up to ₹2,00,000/- to cover marriage expenses of a journalist’s daughter, subject to eligibility.
Is there any provision for funeral expenses under this scheme?
Yes, the scheme provides up to ₹2,00,000/- to cover funeral expenses of a deceased journalist for their next of kin.
How much financial assistance is available for house repairs due to natural calamities?
Journalists can receive up to ₹2,00,000/- for house repairs or construction necessitated by natural calamities.
Who scrutinizes the applications for financial assistance under this scheme?
The Director of Information and Publicity scrutinizes applications before forwarding them to a Sub-Committee for final approval.