Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund
The Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department scheme was launched by the "Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund". The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to families of journalists who died in harness with a minimum of 20 years of service as editor, sub-editor, reporter.
About the Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund Scheme
The Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department scheme was launched by the "Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund". Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to families of journalists who died in harness with a minimum of twenty years of service as editor, sub-editor, reporter, photographer, and proofreader. This assistance is given from the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- ₹50,000/- for 5 years of service.
- ₹1,00,000/- for 10 years of service.
- ₹1,50,000/- for 15 years of service.
- ₹2,00,000/- for 20 years of service.
Eligibility Criteria
- The deceased should have been an editor/sub-editor/reporter/photographer and proofreader.
- The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the journalist while working in Journalism.
- The editor, sub-editor, journalist, and photographer should have worked full-time in a newspaper or daily periodicals published in Tamil Nadu.
- In case of sudden death due to an accident or fatal disease, five years of service is mandatory.
How to Apply for Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant can download the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 to the Director, News Public Relations Department, Headquarters, Chennai-600 009.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Director, News Public Relations Department to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Two application forms filled by the applicant along with relevant certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund scheme?
The Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department scheme was launched by the "Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund". Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to families of journalists who died in harness with a minimum of twenty years of s…
Who is eligible for Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund?
The deceased should have been an editor/sub-editor/reporter/photographer and proofreader. The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the journalist while working in Journalism. The editor, sub-editor, journalist, and photographer should have worked full-time in a newspaper or dail…
What benefits does Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund provide?
Financial Assistance: ₹50,000/- for 5 years of service. ₹1,00,000/- for 10 years of service. ₹1,50,000/- for 15 years of service. ₹2,00,000/- for 20 years of service.
How can I apply for Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund?
Step 1: The interested applicant can download the application form from the official website. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form al…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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