Goa State Working Journalists Welfare Scheme

Journalists retiring after fifteen years of service in…

Journalists retiring after fifteen years of service in Goa, continuous or with breaks, at no less than 50 years of age, who have contributed for 180 months under this scheme, become eligible only after turning 58 or after retiring from service.

Journalists registering under the Scheme within 6 months…

Journalists registering under the Scheme within 6 months of its implementation whose contributions come to less than 180 months are covered by the Registration clause. A relaxation may, however, be allowed where the journalist suffers from a serious ailment and is under treatment, but only once the governing body ratifies the journalist's request.- A member becomes entitled to welfare on reaching 58 years of age or on completing 50 years after joining the scheme, whichever happens first.

Every journalist covered by the Working Journalists Act…

Every journalist covered by the Working Journalists Act qualifies for welfare under the Scheme.

A journalist who has retired after 15 years…

A journalist who has retired after 15 years of service, continuous or with breaks, and who belongs to the welfare scheme is eligible. Journalists who registered within six months of implementation with fewer than 180 months of contribution may get a relaxation if they have a serious ailment and are under treatment, provided the Governing Body ratifies it.

Amount & Intended Use:

₹ 7,500/- every month to support eligible working journalists who retired after working in Goa.- Disbursement Frequency & Mode: Paid by cheque by the Director of Information and Publicity after the sixth of each month, usually starting the month after retirement.- Expected Time of Disbursement: Starting from the first day of the month after retirement.- Conditions: The Governing Body or an authorised Sub Committee must consider and order it, the convener must be satisfied (for temporary welfare pending ratification), and the Director of Information and Publicity must verify the passbook. FAMILY WELFARE

Amount & Intended Use:

Half (50%) of the journalist's pension, paid to the spouse, unmarried children under 21 years and dependent parents of a deceased working journalist who belonged to the scheme.- Disbursement Frequency & Mode: Every month, likely after the sixth, through a cheque from the Director of Information and Publicity.- Conditions: Family members must apply, and payment follows the deceased member's nomination. RETURN OF CONTRIBUTION

Amount & Intended Use:

The contribution the member paid into the fund is given back to members whose membership ends because they stopped working as a journalist for one continuous year or failed to pay contributions for six continuous months.- Expected Time of Disbursement: No later than one year after membership ends.

A statement from the newspaper concerned (Annexure –III)…

A statement from the newspaper concerned (Annexure –III) giving the establishment's name, the applicant's work, joining date and date of birth as per official records (needed at registration).

An attested document proving date of birth

An attested document proving date of birth.

An employment certificate from the newspaper establishment where…

An employment certificate from the newspaper establishment where the applicant works, OR from the President or Secretary of the Goa Union of Working Journalists of the State (for the welfare application).

The passbook carrying the member's photograph and contribution…

The passbook carrying the member's photograph and contribution record (as proof for granting welfare).