Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana
in Himachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Apply for Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana in Himachal Pradesh
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a legal heir (spouse, his/her dependent, children) of the deceased journalist.
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.
The medical emergency or any other adverse situation assistance will be released to the serving/retired accredited journalists.
The serving/retired accredited journalist's family annual income is less than ₹1,80,000/-.
The retired journalist should serve of at least twenty years as accredited journalist with the Government of Himachal Pradesh and not taken other gainful employment besides journalism.
The retired accredited journalist's age should be 58 years.
**NOTE:** Himachal Pradesh Journalists Welfare Fund Scheme will be replaced by new H.P. Patrakar Kalyan Yojana, 2017 hence who are already subscribers of Himachal Pradesh Journalists Welfare Fund Scheme, 2006 will now be considered as member under this new Scheme.
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Benefits
Financial assistance to serving accredited journalist:-
Financial assistance to retired accredited journalist:
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Certificate (Aadhaar card/Voter ID card/PAN card/Ration card). |
| 2 | Income certificate (issue Tehsildar (Class-I)/Sub Divisional Magistrate of the area). |
| 3 | Death Certificate. |
| 4 | Medical Certificate. |
Common questions in Himachal Pradesh
Who can apply for Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana in Himachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Himachal Pradesh Patrakar Kalyan Yojana in Himachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Himachal Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
It came into force upon its publication in the Rajptra of Himachal Pradesh or e-Gazette.