Bihar State Journalist Insurance Scheme
About This Scheme
The "Bihar State Journalist Insurance Scheme, 2014" was launched by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar. The scheme aims to provide financial benefits of ₹5,00,000/- & facilities under a group mediclaim & personal accident insurance scheme to working media representatives. Under this scheme, spouse and two dependent children of the media representative will be included in this Insurance Scheme. > Insurance Period: This insurance is valid for one year with provisions for annual renewal.
Eligibility
1. The applicant should be a journalist/media representative. 1. Independent journalists must hold a valid press accreditation card. 1. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in journalism. 1. The media representative's age is between 21-70 years. 1. The media representative should be residing and working in Bihar. 1. The media representative educational qualification should be matriculation or equivalent for the insurance. 1. The media representative should cover 50% of news or comments in journalists from newspapers, magazines, news agencies, electronic media, and independent journalists with valid press accreditation. 1. The media representative's spouse and two dependent children are included in this Insurance Scheme. 1. The media representative's son's age is up to 23 years (or 25 if studying any bonafide institutions), and the daughter will be covered until marriage. 1. A media representative affiliated with a private news channel must ensure that the channel's telecast reaches at least 20 districts in the state.
Benefits
- Personal accident insurance coverage up to ₹5,00,000/- - Medical expense coverage up to ₹5,00,000/- for the insured and their dependents. NOTE: Media representatives contribute 20% of the premium, while the remaining 80% is covered by the government.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.