20.What documents do I need to apply under the Journalist category (JR)?

Applicants who apply under the Journalist category must download the certificate format from the ‘Certificate Generation’ option available under the ‘Menu’ option on the top left of the website. Further, you may need to enter your PAN and click Submit. On the top of the screen, multiple categories populate to select from and select journalist. Enter the name of the full name of the applicant, Designation and Name of Organization and click on Submit. Then click on Generate Certificate and download the same. Post downloading approach MHADA PRO Department with a copy of the certificate and documents mentioned below:

a.       Minimum 5 years of Experience Letter in Journalism or a copy of a self-attested Appointment Letter from the organization where the applicant is working

b.       Self-attested Income proof for the income gained via Journalism for the period mentioned in the booklet. (Salary Slips, Salary Certificates, Bank statements or copies of a passbook that reflects the salary credit, freelancer journalist remuneration receipt or documents supporting the same.)

c.       Recommendation letter from editor of the applicant’s current newspaper or news channel.

d.       Ten cutouts of news or articles, published by line or credit line under the applicant’s name which are published within the duration as mentioned in the booklet OR video clip of news report broadcasted under individual name to be submitted in a CD/DVD/Pen Drive

e.       ID Card issued by the current organization

f.        Self-Declaration

g.       Document showing that newspaper/news agency is approved by DGIPR department, Maharashtra.