A Media Person, as per the Scheme, is someone holding a Press Identification Card from the Directorate of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.

Financial assistance under this Scheme shall not exceed ₹15,000 or an amount fixed by the Government from time to time.

The Member Secretary-cum-Director of Information and Publicity arranges for drawing the amount through a crossed cheque/Demand Draft in favor of the applicant.

Form-I requires details like the applicant's name, designation, address, period of residence, and information about the media organization they work for.

Form-II is a certificate of nationality and nativity, certifying the applicant as a citizen of India and a native of Puducherry.

Form-III, issued by the employer, certifies the applicant's continuous service as a media professional, specifying the nature of their role.

Yes, Media Persons can apply for financial assistance to purchase either brand new or used laptops or desktop computers.

The Scheme allows the Government to revise the amount of financial assistance from time to time as deemed necessary.

The Regional Administrator participates in the Committee's selection process, particularly for applicants from outlying regions.

Yes, the Scheme allows eligibility for individuals who have worked as Reporter/Photographer of News Agencies in Puducherry with headquarters outside the Union territory or as Reporter/Videographer in the employ of electronic media, namely Satellite Channels.

The Scheme does not explicitly specify employment status; however, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of service in relevant media roles to qualify.

As long as the applicant maintains continuous residence within Puducherry for the required 10 years, changing the place of residence within the Union Territory should not affect their eligibility for financial assistance under the Scheme.