AI SummaryScheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons helps eligible media professionals in Puducherry buy a laptop or desktop computer for their daily work. The Information and Publicity Department, Puducherry manages this scheme and offers cash support of up to ₹15,000 to working journalists, editors and photographers.
The scheme recognises the role media persons play in keeping the public informed and creating social and political awareness. It lets full-time editors, reporters, sub-editors, press photographers and correspondents upgrade their technical tools so they can serve society better.
Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons - Introduction
This scheme grants financial support for the purchase of a laptop or desktop computer to eligible media persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is managed by the Department of Information and Publicity, Puducherry, and the benefit is given as cash to the applicant.
Eligible media persons can use the amount to buy a brand new personal computer that runs on AC power, or a small portable laptop that works on battery or AC power and is easy to carry for field work. The support amount is fixed by the government and may be updated from time to time.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Puducherry |
| Category | Science, IT and Communications, Social Welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Amount | Up to ₹15,000 |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Main Department | Information and Publicity Department, Puducherry |
| Official Website | info.py.gov.in |
Benefits
Eligible media persons can receive financial assistance of up to ₹15,000, or the amount fixed by the government from time to time. This help makes it easier to buy a new and dependable device for journalism work.
The amount can be used to buy a brand new personal computer that runs on AC power, or a portable laptop that works on battery or AC power. This is useful for reporters who move around for field assignments.
The Member Secretary-cum-Director releases the payment to the applicant after checking the receipt. The applicant must submit the required documents in the prescribed Form-VI format. Find the details here.
Eligibility
To get the benefit, the applicant should meet the following conditions:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth, or have lived there continuously for at least ten years.
- The applicant should have completed five years of service as a full-time Editor, Reporter, Sub-Editor, Press Photographer or Correspondent for a newspaper registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India. Reporters or Photographers of News Agencies working in Puducherry, even if the headquarters are outside, and Reporters or Videographers of satellite channels are also eligible.
For example, if Ramesh, a resident of Puducherry, has worked as a dedicated reporter for a local newspaper for six years, he qualifies for the support.
Application Process
Offline Application
STEP 1 - Prepare a formal letter addressed to the Director of the Department of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.
STEP 2 - Gather all the required documents and make sure they are self-attested where needed.
STEP 3 - Submit the application and documents to: The Director, Department of Information and Publicity, 18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001.
The office can be reached at +91-413-2334398, 2336415 or 2337078, or by email at info.pon@nic.in. The office is open from Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm and 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm.
Documents
Keep these documents ready while applying:
- Nationality/Nativity/Residence Certificate (Form-II) from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.
- Service Certificate (Form-III) from the employer stating the designation, nature of employment and service duration.
- Declaration (Form-IV) with the original purchase bill of the computer, including its make and serial number.
- Press Identification Card issued by the Directorate of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.
- Verification Certificate (Form-V) from the Director of Information and Publicity.
References
Helpful official resources are given below:
FAQ's
Who is considered a Media Person under this scheme?
An applicant is considered a Media Person if they hold a valid Press Identification Card issued by the Directorate of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.
What is the upper limit for financial assistance?
The assistance is capped at ₹15,000, though the government may update this amount from time to time.
How will the financial assistance be received?
The Member Secretary-cum-Director processes the payment through a crossed cheque or Demand Draft in the name of the applicant.
Does an applicant qualify if they have worked outside Puducherry for a news agency?
Yes, if the applicant worked as a Reporter or Photographer for a News Agency operating within Puducherry, they are eligible even if the agency's headquarters are located elsewhere.
Does moving within Puducherry affect eligibility?
As long as the applicant maintained total residence within the Union Territory for the required ten years, changing the local address does not impact eligibility.