[Apply] Haryana Media Person Pension Scheme 2026 Online Application Form at saralharyana.gov.in

Haryana government's Media Person Pension Scheme 2026 is accepting online applications through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal at saralharyana.gov.in. Under the scheme, eligible accredited journalists receive a monthly pension of ₹15,000. Media persons working with daily, evening, weekly, fortnightly and monthly newspapers, news agencies, radio stations and news channels can check their eligibility and apply online.

The scheme was launched on 07 December 2017 by the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana. It has been amended a few times since then, and the latest changes were approved by the Haryana Cabinet on 08 August 2024. Through these amendments, the monthly pension was raised from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 and several old restrictions were removed so that more senior journalists can get the benefit.

Haryana Media Person Pension Scheme Online Application Form 2026

Application for the pension scheme for media persons in Haryana is accepted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal. The complete process to apply is given below.

STEP 1: Visit the official website at https://saralharyana.gov.in/ and click on the "New User" option to register. Enter the mobile number and email address to create a login account.

STEP 2: After registration, make login using the username and password received through SMS and email. The complete registration and login process is explained here - Saral Haryana Portal Registration / Login

STEP 3: After login, go to "Apply for Services" and click on "View All Available Services". In the opened window, type "media person" in the search box and click on the "Pension Application for Media Person" link to open the Haryana Media Person Pension online application form as shown below.

STEP 4: Fill in all the details asked in the online application form for pension of media persons in Haryana. Upload all the required documents and submit the application online.

STEP 5: After successful verification by the department, the pension amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account every month through direct benefit transfer.

Eligibility Criteria for Media Persons Monthly Pension Scheme in Haryana

To qualify for this pension support, applicants should meet the following criteria.

• The applicant must be an accredited media person with at least 20 years of professional experience in journalism.
• The applicant should be above 60 years of age.
• The applicant must have held accreditation with the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Haryana for the last 5 years.
• The applicant should maintain an Aadhaar-linked savings bank account to get the pension through direct benefit transfer.
• Accreditation should cover daily, evening, weekly, fortnightly and monthly newspapers, news agencies, radio stations and news channels.

Highlights of Journalists Pension Scheme in Haryana

Here are the main details of the Media Person Pension Scheme in a simple table for quick reference.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Media Person Pension Scheme
State	Haryana
Launched By	Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana
Beneficiaries	Accredited media persons above 60 years
Benefit Amount	₹15,000 per month
Application Mode	Online through Antyodaya-SARAL portal
Official Website	saralharyana.gov.in

Eligible media persons receive a monthly pension of ₹15,000. This money helps senior journalists maintain a dignified standard of living after they stop active work. The government raised the pension amount from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per month through the 2024 amendments.

The 2024 amendments also removed many old restrictions. Pension will not stop if a criminal case is registered against a beneficiary, and the clause on violation of journalistic ethics has been deleted. The old rule that allowed pension to only one member per family under the Parivar Pehchan Patra has also been removed, so more media families can now get the benefit.

If a beneficiary passes away, the monthly pension continues for the surviving spouse. The spouse can keep receiving this pension as long as they do not get any other salary, wages, pension or regular financial support from other organizations or the state government.

If an applicant already receives a pension below ₹15,000 from another state or source, the government adjusts the benefit amount accordingly. For example, if a journalist receives ₹5,000 from another source, this scheme provides the remaining ₹10,000 to reach the total of ₹15,000. Every January, the beneficiary must submit a live certificate to continue receiving payments.

For more details, applicants can check the official scheme page at Pension Scheme for Eligible Media Persons and the Apply for Media Persons Pension Scheme page on the official Haryana government website.

FAQ's

How much pension is given under this scheme?

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹15,000 per month as pension.

Who qualifies for the pension?

Journalists with 20 years of experience who are accredited with the Haryana department for at least 5 years and are above 60 years old.

Does the spouse receive the benefit after the beneficiary?

Yes, the spouse may continue to receive the pension if they do not get any other regular government or organizational financial support.

How do I submit my application?

Application is submitted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal of Haryana at https://saralharyana.gov.in/