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State Government Scheme

Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry

The scheme aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of laptops or desktop computers to eligible media persons, keeping in view the special nature of the service rendered by the Media Persons to society in creating a sense of socio-political awareness among the people.

Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Puducherry
Category
Science, IT & Communications, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry Scheme

"Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of laptops or desktop computers to eligible media persons, keeping in view the special nature of the service rendered by the Media Persons to society in creating a sense of socio-political awareness among the people.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: Upto ₹15,000/- per month, or as may be fixed by the Government from time to time.

Purpose: For the purchase of ANY ONE of the following -

  • A brand new personal computer that runs on AC power.
  • A brand new, small, portable personal computer that runs on either batteries or AC power; designed for use during travel.

Mode of Payment: The Member Secretary-cum-Director will hand over the amount to the applicant after obtaining the necessary receipt from the applicant in the prescribed format (Form-VI).

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than ten years.
  3. The applicant should have served for five years in ANY ONE of the following positions:
  • A full-time Editor/Reporter/Sub-Editor/Press Photographer/Correspondent of a Newspaper/Periodical duly registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India, New Delhi.
  • Reporter/Photographer of News Agencies in Puducherry with headquarters outside the Union territory of Puducherry.
  • Reporter/Videographer in the employ of electronic media, namely Satellite Channels.

How to Apply for Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry

Application mode: Offline

The applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to -

The Director

Department of Information & Publicity

18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001

+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078

info.pon@nic.in

_*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm._

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry scheme?

"Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of lap…

Who is eligible for Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry?

The applicant should be a citizen of India. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than ten years. The applicant should have served for five years in ANY ONE of the following positions: A full-time Editor/Reporter/Sub-E…

What benefits does Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry provide?

Financial Assistance: Upto ₹15,000/- per month, or as may be fixed by the Government from time to time. Purpose: For the purchase of ANY ONE of the following - A brand new personal computer that runs on AC power. A brand new, small, portable personal computer that runs on either batteries or AC pow…

How can I apply for Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry?

The applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to - The Director Department of Information & Publicity , Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001 +91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078 info.pon@nic.in The Office T…

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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