The free medical facility includes not only treatment but also hospital stoppages, investigation charges, and other related services in government hospitals/institutions in Puducherry.

Eligible media persons need to send a formal letter to the Director of the Directorate of Information & Publicity. The letter should include a copy of the valid media persons' identity card issued by the Directorate and two passport-sized photographs.

Upon submission of the required documents, the Free Medical Card will be issued within one working day.

Yes, the scheme extends its benefits to the family members of press correspondents, allowing them to access free medical facilities in government hospitals/institutions.

The scheme covers government hospitals/institutions under the control of the Administration in Puducherry.

If A class Special Wards are unavailable, the scheme ensures that the eligible media persons receive the next lower category of wards.

Yes, the Free Medical Card covers various medical treatments, ensuring comprehensive healthcare coverage for the media persons and their families.

The scheme is specifically designed for press correspondents operating within Puducherry.

The scheme encompasses hospital stoppages, and there are no specified limitations on the number of stoppages, ensuring flexibility for medical needs.

The formal letter should be accompanied by a copy of the valid media persons' identity card issued by the Directorate and two passport-sized photographs.

Yes, investigative charges are covered under the free medical facility, ensuring that media persons receive comprehensive healthcare without additional financial burdens.

Yes, media persons can choose any government hospital/institution under the control of the Administration in Puducherry for availing free medical facilities.