Financial Assistance under Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme “Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme” was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death, and in case of permanent incapacitation.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to legal heirs of deceased working journalists
- Financial assistance to journalists with permanent incapacitation
- Support for journalists unable to continue their profession due to disability
Who Can Apply
- Age: 1–100 years
- Residence: Odisha residents only
- Must be a working journalist registered or recognized in Odisha
- For death benefit: applicant must be the legal heir of the deceased journalist
- For incapacitation benefit: journalist must have permanent disability preventing work
- Must be a resident of Odisha
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Press Identity Card
- 2. Death Certificate
- 3. Medical Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Aadhaar Card
- 6. Legal Heir Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Odisha
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 1–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/owjwsRelated Schemes
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