One Time Grant For Media Personality

Description
"One Time Grant for Media Personality" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Information and Public Relations Department, Govt. of Assam. Through this scheme, the govt. provides a one-time grant to twenty journalists ₹ 50,000/- each every year so that they can engage in their varied performances in a more productive and efficient manner. The assistance is intended to support journalists in their pursuit of outstanding achievements and also to support them in their time of need. The objectives of this scheme is to uphold the dignity of media persons and to inspire and motivate the media persons to excel in the field of journalism.

Exclusions
• A permanent/temporary/contractual employee of any Government / Semi Government /Autonomous Body / Board / Corporation / Council, etc., is not eligible to apply.
• The applicant’s affiliation to any political party will be termed as a disqualification.
• An applicant who is selected once for this assistance will not be eligible to apply again for this assistance.
• Journalist Pension holder is not eligible to apply.

Benefits
• A one-time grant of ₹ 5,00,000/- to 20 Journalists in a year.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
2. The applicant must be an accredited/recognized journalist of Assam.
3. The scheme is open to all mainstream media journalists having accredited/recognized cards of DIPR, Assam including freelancers from Print, Electronic, and News Agencies.
4. The minimum age for journalists should be 40 years. There is no upper limit.
5. The applicant must have at least fifteen years of experience in the field of Journalism.
6. The applicant should not have been convicted for any criminal offense or punished by any Court of Law or reprimanded by the Press Council of India for misconduct or violation of ethics of journalism or for any other similar reason.
7. The Annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 5,00,000.
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9. **NOTE:** Canvasing for the grant in any form will disqualify the candidature. Anybody found canvassing in his/her favor shall be debarred from consideration for a grant.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant must fill in all the mandatory fields in the prescribed application form, and attach the required (self-attested) documents.
Offline — https://dipr.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/dipr_webcomindia_org_oid_4/portlet/level_2/guideline_of_one_time_grant_for_media_personality.pdf
Step 1: The applicant must fill in all the mandatory fields in the prescribed application form, and attach the required (self-attested) documents.

Step 2: Step 2: Three sets of duly filled-up application forms (Schedule-I) will need to be submitted by each applicant. The envelope should be super-scribed as ‘Application for One Time Grant for Media Personality”.
Offline — https://dipr.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/dipr_webcomindia_org_oid_4/portlet/level_2/guideline_of_one_time_grant_for_media_personality.pdf
Step 2: Three sets of duly filled-up application forms (Schedule-I) will need to be submitted by each applicant. The envelope should be super-scribed as ‘Application for One Time Grant for Media Personality”.

Step 3: Step 3: The application should reach the Office of the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006 within the fixed date which will be published through advertisement.
Offline — https://dipr.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/dipr_webcomindia_org_oid_4/portlet/level_2/guideline_of_one_time_grant_for_media_personality.pdf
NOTE 1: An incomplete application or an application without the required components mentioned in the application guidelines will not be considered.
NOTE 2: Failure to enclose any of the below-mentioned documents/items or furnishing of any invalid document may result in the rejection of the application.

Required Documents
• A brief Curriculum Vitae of the applicant.
• Education and employment history.
• Self-attested testimonials/certificates in support of educational and professional qualifications.
• Recent passport-size colored photographs, one each to be pasted in two application forms.
• Reporters/ journalists in print and electronic media must provide copies of his/her 3 nos. of research-based news/reporting/features /videos/documentaries. They must have a minimum of 3 nos. of ‘success stories’ of Government schemes published/broadcast in their respective media outlet during the last 12 months. All samples should be submitted in 2 copies each along with two sets of applications.
• Photojournalists/ video journalists in print and electronic media must submit a minimum of 3 nos. of still photographs or videos of precise or extensive presentation/ coverage of certain subject matters/ events/ happenings during the last 12 months which are effective and beneficial for the people in terms of development, unity, and integrity. All samples should be submitted in 2 copies each along with two sets of applications.
• Photocopy of the Identity Card issued by the Media House and DIPR, Assam.
• In the case of freelancers, he/she will have to provide supporting documents as proof of his/her articles/news/reports, etc. published in newspapers/ journals, etc.
• The Income Certificate in original duly issued by the concerned Circle Officer should be enclosed along with the application.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Department Manages The "One Time Grant For Media Personality" Scheme?
A: The scheme "One Time Grant for Media Personality" is managed by the Information and Public Relations Department, Govt. of Assam.

Q: What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That A Journalist Can Receive As A Yearly Benefit Through This Scheme?
A: Through this scheme, the govt. provides a one-time grant to twenty journalists @ [?] 50,000/- each every year so that they can engage in their varied performances in a more productive and efficient manner.

Q: What Is The Purpose/Objective Of This Scheme?
A: The assistance is intended to support journalists in their pursuit of outstanding achievements and also to support them in their time of need. The objectives of this scheme is to uphold the dignity of media persons and to inspire and motivate the media persons to excel in the field of journalism.

Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The scheme guidelines can be found at this link -
https://dipr.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/dipr_webcomindia_org_oid_4/portlet/level_2/guideline_of_one_time_grant_for_media_personality.pdf

Q: How Many Journalists Are Awarded Every Year?
A: 20 journalists are awarded every year.

Q: Can Residents From Meghalaya Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.

Q: Is This Scheme Open To All The Media Journalists From The State Of Assam?
A: The scheme is open to all mainstream media journalists having accredited/recognized cards of DIPR, Assam including freelancers from Print, Electronic, and News Agencies.

Q: What Is The Age Related Eligibility Criteria For This Scheme?
A: The minimum age for journalists should be 40 years. There is no upper limit.

Q: Can Freshers Also Apply?
A: No, the applicant must have at least fifteen years of experience in the field of Journalism.

Q: Can An Individual Apply To This Scheme If He/She Has Been Reprimanded By The Press Council Of India For Misconduct?
A: No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should not have been convicted for any criminal offense or punished by any Court of Law or reprimanded by the Press Council of India for misconduct or violation of ethics of journalism or for any other similar reason.

Q: Can I Apply If My Annual Income Is 8.5 LPA?
A: No, in order to be eligible for this scheme, the Annual income of the applicant should be less than [?] 5,00,000.

Q: What Is The Punishment If A Person Is Found To Be Canvassing For This Scheme?
A: Canvasing for the grant in any form will disqualify the candidature. Anybody found canvassing in his/her favor shall be debarred from consideration for a grant.

Q: Are Freelancers From Print, Electronic, And News Agencies Also Eligible To Apply?
A: Yes, freelancers from Print, Electronic, and News Agencies can also apply to this scheme.

Q: Can I Apply Online To This Scheme?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.

Q: To Whom Shall The Application Be Addressed?
A: The application shall be addressed to: the Office of the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006.

Q: How Many Sets Of The Application Form Is Needed To Be Submitted By The Applicant?
A: Three sets of duly filled-up application forms (Schedule-I) will need to be submitted by each applicant.

Q: What Should Be The Superscription On The Envelope?
A: The envelope should be super-scribed as 'Application for One Time Grant for Media Personality".

Q: What Additional Documents Are Required To Be Submitted In The Case Of Freelancers?
A: In the case of freelancers, he/she will have to provide supporting documents as proof of his/her articles/news/reports, etc. published in newspapers/ journals, etc.

Q: How Many ‘Success Stories’ Of Government Schemes Is Needed To Be Submitted By The Applicant?
A: They must have a minimum of 3 nos. of 'success stories' of Government schemes published/broadcast in their respective media outlet during the last 12 months. All samples should be submitted in 2 copies each along with two sets of applications.

Q: What Additional Documents Are Required To Be Submitted In The Case Of Photojournalists/ Video Journalists?
A: Photojournalists/ video journalists in print and electronic media must submit a minimum of 3 nos. of still photographs or videos of precise or extensive presentation/ coverage of certain subject matters/ events/ happenings during the last 12 months which are effective and beneficial for the people in terms of development, unity, and integrity. All samples should be submitted in 2 copies each along with two sets of applications.