Journalist Financial Assistance Facility

The Journalist Financial Assistance Facility, established under the Rajasthan Journalist and Literary Welfare Fund Rules, 2001, has been implemented across Rajasthan since October 2, 2001. A corpus fund of ₹1,00,00,000 (one crore rupees) was created for the welfare of journalists, writers, and individuals associated with the arts, as per the state government's order dated November 30, 2000. The management of the fund is overseen by a committee formed by the state government, with members appointed by the government. Currently, the formation of the committee is in process. Financial assistance is provided to journalists and writers, or dependents of deceased journalists and writers, based on specific priorities and is limited to one individual at a time. Assistance is available for those suffering from terminal illnesses, unemployment due to health issues, and elderly individuals without other income sources. Dependents of deceased journalists and writers, such as spouses, unemployed sons under 28, unmarried daughters, and parents without other income sources, are also eligible for financial aid. The application process requires submission of a prescribed form to the Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan, Jaipur, with recommendations from relevant associations. Special cases may receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 at the discretion of the member secretary. The committee will determine the principles related to grants and other humanitarian bases with the approval of the state government.

• Maximum financial assistance of ₹1,00,000
• Support for medical treatment of serious illnesses
• Assistance for unemployed journalists and writers
• Aid for dependents of deceased journalists and writers

Eligibility is defined under the Rajasthan Journalist and Literary Welfare Fund Rules, 2001, which includes:

• Journalists and writers suffering from terminal illnesses
• Unemployed journalists and writers due to health issues
• Elderly journalists and writers without other income sources
• Dependents of deceased journalists and writers

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To apply for financial assistance, submit the application in the prescribed format to the Director, Department of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan, Jaipur. Recommendations from relevant associations are required for journalists and writers. Contact: 01412227265.

For more information, visit the department's website: DIPR Rajasthan or the beneficiary data portal: Jansoochna.