The Journalists Family Pension Scheme is a state-sponsored program launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1998 to provide financial assistance to the wives of deceased journalists who were receiving pensions.

The pension amount under the Journalists Family Pension Scheme is ₹2000/- per month.

The scheme is eligible for the spouse of a deceased journalist who was receiving a pension at the time of their death.

The scheme was introduced in the year 1998.

The Tamil Development, Religious Endowment & Information Department is responsible for overseeing the scheme.

Applications should be submitted to the Director, News Public Relations Department, Head Secretariat, Chennai-9.

Yes, there is a specific format provided for the application form, which must be duly filled and submitted with all required documents.

No specific age limit for the applicant is mentioned.

No specific deadline for submitting the application is mentioned.

The scheme specifically provides a monthly pension benefit, and no other benefits are mentioned.