The scheme aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of laptops or desktop computers to eligible media persons, keeping in view the special nature of the service rendered by the Media Persons to society in creating a sense of socio-political awareness among the people.
The scheme aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of laptops or desktop computers to eligible media persons, keeping in view the special nature of the service rendered by the Media Persons to society in creating a sense of socio-political awareness among the people.
"Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of laptops or desktop computers to eligible media persons, keeping in view the special nature of the service rendered by the Media Persons to society in creating a sense of socio-political awareness among the people.
Financial Assistance: Upto ₹15,000/- per month, or as may be fixed by the Government from time to time.
Purpose: For the purchase of ANY ONE of the following -
A brand new personal computer that runs on AC power.
A brand new, small, portable personal computer that runs on either batteries or AC power; designed for use during travel.
Mode of Payment: The Member Secretary-cum-Director will hand over the amount to the applicant after obtaining the necessary receipt from the applicant in the prescribed format (Form-VI).
Step 1: Offline application
The applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to - The Director Department of Information & Publicity 18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001 +91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078 [email protected] _*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm._
A Media Person, as per the Scheme, is someone holding a Press Identification Card from the Directorate of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.
Financial assistance under this Scheme shall not exceed [?]15,000 or an amount fixed by the Government from time to time.
The Member Secretary-cum-Director of Information and Publicity arranges for drawing the amount through a crossed cheque/Demand Draft in favor of the applicant.
Form-I requires details like the applicant's name, designation, address, period of residence, and information about the media organization they work for.
Form-II is a certificate of nationality and nativity, certifying the applicant as a citizen of India and a native of Puducherry.
Form-III, issued by the employer, certifies the applicant's continuous service as a media professional, specifying the nature of their role.
Yes, Media Persons can apply for financial assistance to purchase either brand new or used laptops or desktop computers.
The Scheme allows the Government to revise the amount of financial assistance from time to time as deemed necessary.
The Regional Administrator participates in the Committee's selection process, particularly for applicants from outlying regions.
Yes, the Scheme allows eligibility for individuals who have worked as Reporter/Photographer of News Agencies in Puducherry with headquarters outside the Union territory or as Reporter/Videographer in the employ of electronic media, namely Satellite Channels.
The Scheme does not explicitly specify employment status; however, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of service in relevant media roles to qualify.
As long as the applicant maintains continuous residence within Puducherry for the required 10 years, changing the place of residence within the Union Territory should not affect their eligibility for financial assistance under the Scheme.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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