Karnataka Journalist Welfare Fund

About this employment scheme

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).

Which workers qualify

• ✓ 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 at enrolment

Registration process

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

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