Archive · 26 Jul 2025
India: Pension Schemes for Journalists Compared
Several Indian states provide pension schemes for journalists.
Bihar has the highest pension at Rs 15,000 per month, with a Rs 10,000 pension for spouses of deceased journalists.
Haryana offers Rs 10,000 per month to accredited media.
West Bengal provides Rs 2,500 and Tamil Nadu Rs 4,000.
These schemes recognize the vital role journalists play in democracy.
Bihar increased monthly pension for retired journalists to Rs 15,000.
Spouses of deceased journalists in Bihar will receive a Rs 10,000 monthly pension.
West Bengal offers Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to mediapersons.
Tamil Nadu provides a Rs 4,000 monthly pension for eligible journalists.
Haryana offers Rs 10,000 monthly pension to accredited media persons.
- Who
- Governments of the respective states.
- What
- Comparison of journalist pension schemes across Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Assam.
- When
- Recent changes and established schemes.
- Where
- Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Assam, India.
- Why
- To support retired journalists and their families, recognizing their importance in democracy.
- Bihar Pension (Retired Journalists)
- Rs 15,000 per month
- Bihar Spouse Pension
- Rs 10,000 per month
- West Bengal Pension
- Rs 2,500 per month
- Tamil Nadu Pension
- Rs 4,000 per month
- Haryana Pension
- Rs 10,000 per month
- Assam Pension
- Rs 8,000 per month
Sources
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