The Journalists’ Family Benefit Fund provides financial assistance to the families of journalists who die while in service.

Families of journalists who die while working full-time in Tamil Nadu as editors, sub-editors, journalists, photographers, or proofreaders in newspapers or periodicals published in Tamil Nadu are eligible.

The deceased journalist must have had a minimum of five years of service, with higher benefits for longer service periods.

₹50,000 for 5 years of service, ₹1,00,000 for 10 years of service, ₹1,50,000 for 15 years of service, ₹2,00,000 for 20 years of service.

Death Certificate, Heirship Certificate, Certificates related to post and place of employment, Domicile Certificate, Nomination certificate from a Journalist Association, Police or Medical Certificate in case of accidental or disease-related death, Two passport-size photographs of the applicant and the deceased journalist, Two completed application forms with relevant certificates.

The application should be sent to the Director, News Public Relations Department, Headquarters, Chennai-600 009.

Yes, it must be issued by the Municipality or Corporation.

The application must be recommended by a Journalist Association in Tamil Nadu.

No, the fund is only available for full-time working journalists.

Yes, the Government deposited a sum of Rupees One Crore with Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation, which yields an interest used to fund the scheme.

As of the latest update, 43 families have benefited from the scheme.

No, the fund is specifically for journalists who die while still actively working in their profession.