Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Press reporters in Puducherry who have served at least 10 years with a newspaper or magazine registered with the Registrar of Newspapers, Government of India, can get a one-off grant of ₹25,000/-. The cheque is issued within three weeks of applying.

About Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry

The Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry, offers ₹25,000/- in financial support through the “Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry”. It is meant for eligible press reporters who have worked without a break for atleast 10 years with a Newspaper / Magazine properly registered with the “Registrar of Newspapers, Government of India, New Delhi”.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants need Indian citizenship

Applicants need Indian citizenship.

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Being a native of the Union Territory of…

Being a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry, by birth or by continuous residence of not less than five years, is required.

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The scheme is only for those working as…

The scheme is only for those working as a Press Reporter.

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Service with a Newspaper/Magazine is necessary

Service with a Newspaper/Magazine is necessary.

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That Newspaper/Magazine has to be properly registered with…

That Newspaper/Magazine has to be properly registered with the "Registrar of Newspapers, Government of India, New Delhi".

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Its registration must have run continuously for not…

Its registration must have run continuously for not less than 10 years.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: A grant of ₹25,000/-.- Mode of Disbursal: After collecting the required receipt from the applicant in the prescribed format, the Director, Department of Information & Publicity, Puducherry sends the cheque to the applicant.- Time Limit: Within three weeks of the application date.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A Nativity and Nationality Certificate ( Form-II )…

A Nativity and Nationality Certificate ( Form-II ) issued by a Revenue Department officer not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.

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A Service Certificate ( Form-III ) issued by…

A Service Certificate ( Form-III ) issued by the competent authority of the relevant Newspaper/Magazine.

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A Verification Certificate ( Form-IV ) issued by…

A Verification Certificate ( Form-IV ) issued by the Director of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print the application form in the prescribed format

Print the application form in the prescribed format.

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Complete all mandatory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete all mandatory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the required documents (self-attest, if required).

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Go to the Office of the Department of…

Go to the Office of the Department of Information & Publicity or any of its Branch Offices, open Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm. Hand the completed and signed form with documents to the Member Secretary-cum-Treasurer.

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Once the application is received, each applicant is…

Once the application is received, each applicant is given a unique number, which serves as the acknowledgement of receipt and must be quoted in all later correspondence.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References