Journalists Paribar Suraksha Scheme 2021, Tripura

Tripura state cabinet approved ‘Journalists Paribar Suraksha Scheme 2021’ on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.This scheme aims at welfare of the families of the journalists in the state who worked relentlessly but lost their lives during their period of service. Thus, to support the families of such journalists who died during their service, the state government has announced a monthly pension of Rs. 5,000 per month for the family. This is a crucial step taken by the state government to ensure welfare and social security of the families of the deceased journalists in the state.

Scheme Overview:

Scheme Objectives and Benefits:

• The main objective of the scheme is to provide social and financial security to the families of the deceased journalists in the state
• This scheme aims to cover the families of all the journalists who lost their lives at the time of their service
• Under the scheme, family of the eligible journalist will get the pension of Rs. 5,000 per month
• Financial assistance will help the families in their survival and in times of their need
• This scheme will provide financial security will be provided to the families of the journalists under this scheme thereby ensuring their welfare.

Eligibility:

• Permanent residency of the state (for at least 10 years)
• Period of service of the deceased journalist should be should be minimum 10 years as an accredited journalist
• 10 years working certificate of the late journalist from a media organisation is mandatory
• Any legal family member including the ones below 18 years of age will be eligible for the monthly pension

Key Points:

• On July 6, 2021, The Tripura state cabinet approved Journalists Paribar Suraksha Scheme 2021 for supporting the families of the journalists who lost their lives at the time of service
• Scheme details are provided by Cabinet spokesperson and Education minister Mr. Ratan Lal Nath
• This scheme is mainly approved for the welfare of the families of the deceased journalists in the state
• Under this scheme, a pension of Rs. 5,000 per month will be provided to the families of the eligible journalists
• Any legal family member including the ones below 18 years of age will be allowed for the assistance amount
• The families of the journalist should fulfill the eligibility norms to avail the benefit under this scheme
• Family member will have to make an application to the Director of ICA department for availing the benefit
• An 8-member committee will be set up for taking decisions regarding approval/ rejection of the applications
• The application will be scrutinized, inquiry will be done and then accordingly the same will be approved/ rejected
• The approved applicants will get the pension amount from the next month directly into their bank accounts
• It will provide social and financial security to the families of all the journalists who lost their lives while at service.