Description

Financial assistance for journalists in Goa to purchase subsidised e-bikes, acknowledging their role in public education and information dissemination.

Benefits

• Subsidy up to 50% of quotation value or ₹ 50,000/-, whichever is less.
• 65 e-bikes granted per year.
• Disbursed in a single installment upon production of RC and insurance.

Eligibility

• Must be a working journalist for at least 8 years.
• Resident of Goa for at least 15 years.
• Age not more than 58 years.
• Livelihood solely through journalistic activities.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Submit application with documents to Director, Information and Publicity, Panaji.
• Step 2: After approval, purchase vehicle and submit RC/Insurance.
• Step 3: Subsidy released directly to bank account.

Documents Required

• Birth and Residence (Mamlatdar) certificates.
• Aadhaar and Driving License.
• Experience Certificate from Editor and Latest Payslip.
• Quotation for E-bike.
• Purchase documents (RC/Insurance) and bank details.