Maharashtra state authorities have officially approved the Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana and published the list of qualified beneficiaries. This pension initiative aims to support retired journalists across the state, fulfilling a long-standing request from the media community.
Previously, the government allocated Rs. 15 crore to ensure the effective rollout of this senior journalist pension plan. The Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana was announced on February 2 in response to persistent advocacy from various media groups.
According to the official Government Order (GO), the program is managed by the board of trustees of the "Shankarrao Chavan Suvarna Mahotsavi Patrakar Kalyan Nidhi".
Maharashtra Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana
Through this pension program, the state government provides financial assistance to veteran media professionals. This guide outlines everything you need to know about the Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana.
Eligibility Criteria for Senior Journalists Pension Scheme in Maharashtra
- Active journalists, photographers, newspaper editors, digital news media personnel, and freelancers are qualified for the pension.
- Applicants must be at least 60 years of age.
- Candidates must possess a minimum of 30 years of experience in the journalism field.
- Journalists must hold valid accreditation for at least 10 years.
- The applicant must rely on journalism as their primary source of income.
- Applicants should not be receiving any other pension, excluding the Employee Provident Fund (EPF).
- Accredited journalists meeting the 10-year experience requirement who depend on their reporting for a living are eligible.
- Crucially, the applicant must not be an income tax payer.
- The pension is intended for the beneficiary's lifetime only and is not transferable to family members upon death.
How to Get Pension in Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana
To apply for the pension, qualified journalists must submit the required documentation to their local district information office. These applications are reviewed by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations committee. The committee maintains the authority to approve pension requests for non-accredited journalists who meet the necessary criteria.
List of Beneficiaries of Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana
You can access the official list of beneficiaries for the Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana here: https://dgipr.maharashtra.gov.in/sanman
The beneficiary verification page will appear as follows:
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