One Time Grant For Media Personality

One Time Grant for Media Personality in Assam

The “One Time Grant for Media Personality” scheme, initiated by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Government of Assam, aims to provide financial assistance to journalists. This program offers a one-time grant of ₹50,000 to a select group of twenty journalists each year, enabling them to enhance their performance and contributions to the field of journalism.

Overview of the Scheme

The “One Time Grant for Media Personality” serves as a crucial support mechanism for journalists in Assam. It is designed to recognize the hard work and dedication of media professionals while also providing them with necessary financial assistance during critical times. The scheme’s goals are to uphold the integrity of media personnel and to encourage them to excel in their journalistic endeavors.

Key Benefits

• A one-time financial grant of ₹50,000 is awarded to each of the 20 selected journalists annually.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
• The individual must be an accredited or recognized journalist within Assam.
• The scheme is available to all mainstream media journalists possessing accredited/recognized cards from the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Assam, including freelancers from print, electronic, and news agencies.
• Applicants should be at least 40 years old, with no upper age limit.
• A minimum of fifteen years of experience in journalism is required.
• The applicant must not have any criminal convictions or have faced punishment from any court or reprimand by the Press Council of India for ethical violations.
• The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹5,00,000.

Important Note: Applicants found to be canvassing for the grant in any form will be disqualified. Any individual discovered engaging in such practices will be barred from future consideration.

Exclusions from Eligibility

Certain categories of individuals are ineligible for the grant:

• Employees, whether permanent, temporary, or contractual, of any government, semi-government, autonomous body, board, corporation, or council.
• Individuals affiliated with any political party will be disqualified.
• Once selected for this financial assistance, a journalist cannot apply again.
• Those who receive a journalist pension are not eligible to apply.

Application Process

Applicants can apply offline by following these steps:

1. Complete all mandatory fields in the prescribed application form and attach the required self-attested documents.
2. Each applicant must submit three sets of the duly filled application forms (Schedule-I). The application envelope should be clearly marked as ‘Application for One Time Grant for Media Personality.’
3. Ensure that the application reaches the Office of the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, by the specified deadline, which will be announced through advertisements.

Note 1: Applications that are incomplete or lack the necessary components as outlined in the application guidelines will not be considered.

Note 2: Failure to include any of the required documents or submission of invalid documents will lead to application rejection.

Official Reference

For more information, please visit myScheme.gov.in.