Pension Scheme for the Journalists

About This Scheme

The "Pension Scheme for the Journalists" was launched by the Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a monthly pension to retired journalists who fit with the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a retired journalist. 1. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above. 1. The applicant should have worked full-time for 20 years in one of the posts of teacher, assistant teacher, reporter, photographer, proofreader, or news correspondent. 1. 10 years of journalism experience is sufficient if the applicant is terminally ill or physically disabled. 1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹20,000/-. 1. The applicant received gratuity and pension from previous companies should not exceed ₹30,000/-. 1. In any year when the applicant was employed, their income should not exceed ₹50,000/-.

Benefits

- Pension Amount of ₹4,000/- per month.

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.