Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund

What is Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund?

Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund (KJWF) is the state's dedicated social security programme for accredited journalists and media workers in Karnataka — covering print, television, radio, and digital media. Administered by Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Karnataka. Benefits include: (1) Accident insurance ₹5 lakh; (2) Medical reimbursement up to ₹3 lakh per illness; (3) Ex-gratia to family ₹2 lakh on death in service; (4) Monthly financial assistance ₹5,000 to retired/disabled journalists in distress; (5) Children's scholarship ₹10,000/year; (6) Housing priority in KHB schemes. Around 8,000+ accredited journalists registered. Apply at Karnataka DIPR (dipr.karnataka.gov.in).

Who is Eligible for Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund?

• ✓ Accredited journalist with Karnataka DIPR (Department of Information & Public Relations) accreditation card
• ✓ Working in print, electronic (TV/radio), or digital media with Karnataka focus
• ✓ Minimum 3 years of active journalism in Karnataka
• ✓ For accident/medical benefits: active accredited journalist at time of claim
• ✓ For distress pension: retired/disabled journalist with minimum 15 years service
• ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account

Documents Required for Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund

How to Apply for Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund Online?

1. 1DIPR Karnataka (dipr.karnataka.gov.in) से Karnataka Press Accreditation apply करें (यदि नहीं है)
2. 2Accreditation प्राप्त होने पर KJWF में auto-enrollment होती है
3. 3Medical/accident claim: dipr.karnataka.gov.in पर online form या DIPR Bengaluru कार्यालय में
4. 4Documents: DIPR card, hospital bills, FIR (accident), certificates
5. 5Distress pension: आवेदन DIPR + Karnataka Working Journalists Association certificate
6. 6Claims processing: 30-60 days

Frequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund