Financial Assistance Scheme for Journalists and Litterateurs – Rajasthan
Financial help of up to ₹1,00,000 (special cases up to ₹2,00,000) for journalists and writers facing serious illness, plus ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 per month for those without income.
Latest Update
- Status: Offline scheme. Apply at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Jaipur.
- Note: Applications are reviewed by the Rajasthan Journalist and Litterateur Welfare Fund Committee.
- Note: Only one person gets assistance at a time.
Scheme at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Information and Public Relations (DIPR) |
| Treatment aid | Up to ₹1,00,000 (special cases up to ₹2,00,000) |
| Monthly help | ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 for up to 1 year |
| Who | Journalists and litterateurs of Rajasthan |
| Apply mode | Offline |
Key Benefits
- Up to ₹1,00,000 for serious illness such as cancer, bypass surgery, kidney transplant or brain stroke.
- The committee can sanction up to ₹2,00,000 in special cases.
- ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 per month for up to one year for unemployed journalists or those without income due to illness or old age.
- Covers many conditions including heart, kidney, neurological, accident injuries, serious infections and COVID-19.
Who Is Eligible
- Applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan and a journalist or litterateur.
- Should meet at least one condition: suffering from a serious illness needing treatment, unemployed due to ill health with no other income, aged 60 or more with no other income, or eligible on humanitarian grounds as recommended by the committee.
Documents Required
- Identity proof
- Medical report and prescription (if applicable)
- Age proof
- Income certificate
- Copy of bank passbook
- Any other document if required
How to Apply
- Visit the Director, Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan, Jaipur during office hours and ask for the printed application form.
- Fill all mandatory fields and attach copies of the documents (self-attested where needed).
- Submit the signed form to the Director, DIPR, Jaipur.
- Journalists' applications must be recommended by a recognised journalist body; writers' applications by the concerned literary academy.
- The Fund Committee reviews all applications and issues orders.
Important Government Links
Use these official sites for forms and updates. Links may change, so verify on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must recommend my application?
- A recognised journalist association for journalists, or the concerned literary academy for writers.
How much medical aid is given?
- Up to ₹1,00,000, and up to ₹2,00,000 in special cases.
Is there monthly help?
- Yes, ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 per month for up to one year in eligible cases.
Disclaimer
- Emitrawala.com is not a government website. This page is for information only and is written in our own words.
- Rules, amounts and dates can change. Always confirm on the official portal or at the concerned office before applying.
- Do not pay anyone extra for a government benefit. Apply only through official channels.
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