The scheme “Media Person Pension Scheme” was launched by the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana on 7th December 2017. Designed to support experienced media professionals, the scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹10,000 to accredited media persons of newspapers, news agencies, radio stations, and news channels who are above the age of 60. The scheme is administered by the department’s Administrative Secretary, and the expenditure is borne by the Samvad Society, which deposits the pension amount directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Overview
- Launched by: Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana
- Launch Date: 7th December 2017
- Target Group: Accredited media persons in daily, evening, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly publications as well as radio and television news agencies
- Objective: To provide financial security and honorarium to seasoned media professionals by offering a steady monthly pension.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension: Eligible media persons receive ₹10,000 per month.
- Spouse Provision: In the event of the beneficiary’s demise, the pension continues for the spouse (wife or husband) provided they are not receiving any regular financial assistance from any other source.
Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: Must have at least 20 years of experience in journalism.
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be above 60 years of age.
- Accreditation: The media person should have been accredited with the Information, Public Relations & Languages Department, Haryana for at least the last five years.
- Banking: Beneficiaries must have an Aadhaar-linked savings bank account in any nationalized bank.
- Criminal Record: There should be no pending criminal proceedings against the media person.
- Concurrent Benefits:
- Media persons receiving a pension or honorarium from another State Government or news organization are eligible.
- However, if the other pension amount is less than ₹10,000 per month, the entitlement under this scheme will be reduced by the received amount.
- Live Certificate: A live certificate must be provided by the beneficiary every January.
- Discontinuation Clause: The pension will be discontinued if the media person faces criminal charges or if their conduct is found contrary to journalistic ethics.
Application Process (Online)
Registration Process:
- Visit the Official Portal: Navigate to the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- Register: Click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in all mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Password). Click ‘Submit’.
- Receive Login ID: Applicants will receive their login ID on their registered mobile number.
Application Process:
- Login: Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and click on “Sign in here”. Enter your credentials and click ‘Login’.
- Apply for Services: Scroll over “Apply for Services” and click the “View All Available Services” link.
- Search: In the search box, type “media person” and click on the “Pension Application for Media Person” link to open the online application form.
- Fill the Form: Complete the online form with all required details.
- Submit: After successful verification, the application is submitted and the beneficiary can start receiving the pension.
Documents Required
- Photograph: Recent photograph of the applicant.
- Signature: Signature of the applicant.
- Aadhaar Card: Copy of the Aadhaar card.
- Spouse Photograph: Photograph of the spouse.
- Spouse Signature: Signature of the spouse.
- Date of Birth Proof: Valid proof of the applicant’s date of birth.
- Experience Certificates: PDF file containing all certificates proving at least 20 years of working experience.
- Addresses: Proof of correspondence and permanent addresses.
- Bank Details: Copy of the bank passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Media Person Pension Scheme?
A scheme that offers a monthly pension of ₹10,000 to accredited media professionals above 60 years of age. - Which department launched this scheme?
The Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana. - When was the scheme launched?
On 7th December 2017. - Who is eligible to apply?
Accredited media persons with at least 20 years of experience in journalism and above 60 years of age. - What is the benefit provided by the scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹10,000, with a provision for continued payments to the spouse after the beneficiary’s demise. - Is it possible to apply if already receiving a pension from another source?
Yes, but if the pension from another source is less than ₹10,000 per month, the pension under this scheme will be reduced by that amount. - What conditions can lead to discontinuation of the pension?
The pension is discontinued if any criminal case is registered against the beneficiary or if their conduct violates journalistic ethics. - How can an applicant apply online?
By registering and logging in on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal, and then following the steps to apply for the pension service.