Membership
The membership of the Association is open to any agriculture journalist who has attained the age of 18 years, has not been adjudged insolvent, and has never been detained for any offence involving moral turpitude. Eligible individuals may apply for membership under the following revised categories:
In accordance with the decision of the Governing Body to revise the membership and subscription fees defined under Section II of the Rules and Regulations of the Agriculture Journalist Association of India (AJAI), the following new membership classes and criteria are adopted in place of the existing categories:
- FTJ Membership (Field Trainee Journalist Membership)
This category is for early-career, aspiring, or trainee agricultural journalists.
- Subscription Fee: Rs.100 per year
- Voting Rights: No voting rights
- Privileges: Eligible to participate in meetings, cultural, educational, and other events organized by the Association.
- Ordinary Membership
Ordinary Membership is for individuals actively working in the field of agricultural journalism and having a formal working relationship with the Association. It is offered under three options:
- 1-Year Membership: Rs. 500
- 3-Year Membership: Rs. 1,200
- Life Time Membership: Rs. 10,000 (one-time)
Privileges (All options):
- Full voting rights
- Eligibility to hold office
- Participation in events, meetings, and other Association activities
- An identity card is issued upon payment
Rights and Privileges of Members
- All members are entitled to participate in meetings, cultural/educational functions, and other gatherings organized by the Association.
- Identity cards shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed membership fee.
- Only Ordinary Members and Life Members have the right to vote and hold office within the Association.