About this banking scheme
The “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Govt. of Odisha. It is a health insurance scheme that covers the medical expenses of the journalists and their eligible family members.
The scheme “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha. It is a health insurance scheme that covers the medical expenses of the journalists and their eligible family members. The scheme provides insurance to Working Journalists of Odisha and their family for indoor and outdoor treatments.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana (GSSBY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Information and Public Relations Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Banking |
| Level / State | State · Odisha |
| Official portal | owjws.odisha.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Information & Public Relations Department, Government Of Odisha |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Journalist
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The scheme provides health insurance coverage to all the working Journalists of the state and their families:
- Rs. 4,00,000/- is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death.
- Rs. 2,00,000/- in case of permanent incapacitation.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a Journalist.
- The applicant should be an Odisha-based journalist working either in Odisha or New Delhi for an Odisha-based newspaper.
- The Journalist should be working for a media house registered with the I&PR department, Odisha, New Delhi.
- A newspaper hawker also eligible to apply for this scheme.
Papers to keep ready
Odisha-based journalist:
1. Birth Certificate/ Matric Certificate / Voter Card / PAN card / Passport / DL
2. Aadhaar Card
3. Photograph
4. Accreditation Certificate in case of a freelance journalist.
5. Photocopy of the dependent family member
6. Appointment Letter
7. Employee Identity card
Odisha-based journalist working in New Delhi for an Odisha based newspaper:
1. Photograph
2. Birth Certificate/ Matric Certificate / Voter Card / PAN card / Passport / DL Upload
3. Aadhaar Card
4. Editor recommendation letter
5. Delhi address proof
6. Accreditation Certificate in case of freelance journalist
7. Photocopy of the dependent family member
8. Appointment Letter
9. Employee Identity card
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: Visit the official web portal of the Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme Application. i.e. https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/
Step 02: Click on ‘Apply for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana’ found on the bottom-left corner of the page.
Step 03: One new page appears ‘Application for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima yojana’.
Step 04: The journalist will have to fill up the ‘Applicant details’, ‘Education details’, ‘Dependent family details’, and ‘Present Workplace’ with relevant document details.
Step 05: Upon successful form submission One application number is generated which a journalist can use for further reference. i.e. for application status.
Step 06: The applicant will receive an SMS in the respective registered mobile number regarding the successful submission of the application.
Step 07: The applicant can login into the application by giving the respective registered mobile number.
Step 08: After giving the mobile number, the journalist will receive an OTP on the mobile number. On successful submission of OTP, the applicant will able to login into the application.
Step 09: On the page, the applicant will be able to view the application status.
Frequently asked questions
What is “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana”?
“Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” is a health insurance scheme initiated by the Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha. It is designed to provide financial coverage for the medical expenses of Working Journalists in Odisha and their eligible family members.
Who is covered under this health insurance scheme?
The scheme extends coverage to Working Journalists in Odisha and their eligible family members. Eligible family members include spouses and up to three wholly dependent children, with coverage available for children up to the age of 25 years.
What is the extent of insurance coverage provided by the scheme?
The health insurance scheme provides coverage of Rs. 5,00,000/- (five lakhs only) exclusively to the defined family unit, which includes the working Journalist, their spouse, and up to three dependent children under the age of 25 years. This coverage is aimed at addressing various medical expenses for the family.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
The eligibility criteria specify that the applicant must be an Odisha-based Journalist.
What are the location requirements for eligibility?
To qualify, the Journalist should be based in Odisha or New Delhi and actively working for an Odisha-based newspaper.
Is there a specific registration requirement for the media house?
Yes, the Journalist should be associated with a media house registered with the Information & Public Relations (I&PR) Department, Odisha, or New Delhi.
How to apply under the scheme?
The eligible applicants need to visit and apply through the official web portal of the “Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme Application”. i.e. https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines And Official Website owjws.odisha.gov.in
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