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GIS for Journalists

Group Insurance Scheme for Accredited Journalist

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Department: Information and Broadcasting Department

Nodal department: Information and Broadcasting Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Journalists

Tags: Insurance, Journalists, Accredited, Financial Help, State Government, General Scheme, Benefits, Support, Coverage, Natural Death, Accidental Death, Eligibility

Details

The Directorate of Information office provides an insurance cover to accredited journalists. In the event of natural death, the insurance cover is Rs. 2 Lakhs, and in the case of accidental death, it is Rs. 10 Lakhs.

Benefits

  • - Insurance cover of Rs. 2 Lakhs for natural death
  • Insurance cover of Rs. 10 Lakhs for accidental death
  • Insurance cover of Rs. 2 Lakhs for natural death
  • Insurance cover of Rs. 10 Lakhs for accidental death

Eligibility

This scheme is applicable to accredited journalists across the state. There are no specific educational, income, or social standards required.

Application Process

Online

To apply, submit the application form to the office of the Director of Information, Block No. 19, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Gandhinagar. Required attachments include Aadhar Card, Age Proof, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Court Judgement, Death Certificate, Identity Card, PANCHNAMU, PM Report, and School Leaving Certificate. The application form is available for free.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status