JMWS-ASSAM

Journalist's Medical Welfare Scheme - Assam

The Journalist's Medical Welfare Scheme was first implemented in 2012 by the Government of Assam. Under this scheme, one-time financial assistance is provided to the accredited and recognized journalists of Assam for their medical treatment.

State Cash

States / UT: Assam

Nodal department: Information and Public Relations Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 2012-01-01

Categories: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Disease and conditions, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual, Family

Tags: Journalist, Medical Treatment, Financial Assistance, Dependent Family

Details

In consideration of the long pending demands of the journalists in the State for their welfare etc. the State Govt. has considered to introduce a new scheme viz. “Journalist Medical Welfare Scheme” for financial assistance to the Accredited Journalist as identified by the Director of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Assam under the Rule of the Assam Press Correspondents (Accredited/ Recognitions) Rules, 1989 for Medical treatment of such journalists who suffer from:-

  1. Complicated ailments needing long-term, highly expensive treatment/involving the transplant of organs/complicated surgeries/long-term medical treatments, e.g. cardiological/ nephrological/ oncological/ neurological/ gastroenterogical/ endoerinological etc. in nature.
  2. Complicated surgical treatments arising out of injury caused by accidents etc. including the cost artificial replacements of etc., as and where required.
  3. Incurable chronic ailments requiring life-saving devices/treatment etc.
  4. Any other serious health-related problems that may be Medically Diagnosed to be of life-threatening nature. For this purpose the State Govt. have introduced a new Head of Accounts in the Annual Budget Estimates from the financial year 2009-10 and the fund provided under this Head of Account shall be administered by a committee to be constituted by the Information & Public Relations Department with the following members and the D.D.O. powers shall be delegated to the DIPR, Assam.

Under this scheme, one-time financial assistance is provided to the accredited and recognized journalists of Assam for their medical treatment. This scheme covers the medical requirements of the journalist as well as their dependent family members. This financial assistance is extended out of the interest accrued from the corpus fund of the scheme.

Benefits

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Under this Scheme, one-time financial assistance is to be provided to the Accredited and Recognized Journalist of Assam for treatment.This scheme will also include Recognised Journalists.The Scheme also covers dependent family members of the journalist.Depending upon the nature and severity of the ailments/ disease, after taking into consideration all relevant medical records, etc., the Committee may decide upon the fund to be made available per applicant in the following slabs: a) Up to a maximum of ₹ 50,000/- in case of disorders not life-threatening in nature. b) Up to a maximum of ₹ 1,00,000/- in case of disorders life-threatening in nature.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicant should be an ordinary resident of Assam.
  3. The applicant must be a journalist who is formally accredited / recognised by the DIPR and fulfil all the norms required for the said accreditation/ recognition.

General Note: Grant of financial assistance to any working journalist is not a matter of right. Assistance would be extended depending on the Committees satisfaction as to the eligibility/ merits of the cases and the availability of the financial resources for the purpose. The Committee reserves the right to reject or accept any application without assigning any reasons thereof.

Application Process

Offline

Application Link for Self: https://dipr.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/dipr_webcomindia_org_oid_4/menu/document/application_form_of_journalist.pdf

Application for dependent member: https://dipr.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/dipr_webcomindia_org_oid_4/menu/document/application_form_of_dependent_journalist.pdf

Step 01: Application for grant of financial assistance shall be submitted to the Convener of the Committee (Director, DIPR) in the prescribed form. This shall be accompanied by a report in the prescribed form prescribed format.Step 02: Proposals for assistance from the fund will be initiated by the DIPR. Specific recommendations and supporting documents which shall be placed before the Committee. However, in cases of urgency/ emergency decisions may be taken with the approval of the Chairperson and reported to the next meeting of the Committee for its approval.Step 03: The Convener of the Committee (Director, DIPR) may also put up deserving cases for grant of financial assistance.Step 04: All the applications shall be scrutinized by the committee. The committee may also ask for other certificates and evidence regarding the current financial situation before sanctioning any sort of assistance.Step 05: Financial assistance shall be provided on the date of issue of the order sanctioning the assistance unless otherwise specified therein.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the benefit of this scheme?
Under this Scheme, one-time financial assistance is to be provided to the Accredited and Recognized Journalist of Assam for treatment.
What does this scheme also covers?
The Scheme also covers dependent family members of the journalist.
Who is recognized as an Accredited Journalist?
Accredited Journalist as identified by the Director of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Assam under the Rule of the Assam Press Correspondents (Accredited/ Recognitions) Rules, 1989.
How is the financial assistance extended?
The financial assistance is extended out of the interest accrued from the Corpus fund.
How does the Committee decide upon the fund to be made available for an applicant?
The Committee may decide upon the fund to be made available per applicant depending upon the nature and severity of the ailments/ disease.
Who can apply for this scheme?
A journalist of Assam who is formally accredited/recognized by the DIPR and fulfill all the norms required for the said accreditation/ recognition.
How will payment be made to the beneficiaries under this scheme?
Payment to the beneficiaries will be made out of the interest income earned against the corpus fund. Interest income will be credited to Savings /A/C to be maintained for the purpose.
Is this scheme only for a journalist of Assam?
Yes, a journalist, who is formally accredited/recognized by the DIPR and fulfills all the norms required for the said accreditation/recognition, and dependent family members of the journalist, is eligible for the scheme.
How will payment be decided to the beneficiary under this scheme?
The payments will be decided by the Committee and shall be made in the form of Cheques to be issued by the DIPR as the fund for the purpose shall be maintained in the Savings Account.
How can I apply under this scheme?
Application for grant of financial assistance shall be submitted to the Convener of the Committee (Director, DIPR) in the prescribed form.
How is the decision taken in cases of urgency/emergency?
In cases of urgency/emergency, decisions may be taken with the approval of the Chairperson and reported to the next meeting of the Committee for its approval.
How shall the financial assistance be provided?
Financial assistance shall be provided on the date of issue of the order sanctioning the assistance unless otherwise specified therein.

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