Assam govt to provide financial aid for children orphaned due to COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam govt to provide financial aid for children orphaned due to COVID-19

India TV News  

Assam Chief Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said his government will be providing Rs 3,500 per month to the guardian of every child orphaned due to COVID-19 in the state, for their education and skill development. Sarma, while addressing a press conference here, also said that the ones who have no extended family will be sent to residential schools or institutions, with the state bearing their expenses. The initiative, to be undertaken under a new programme 'Chief Minister's Shishu Seva Scheme' - will be launched on Sunday, marking seven years of the PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre. ALSO READ: COVID recovered patient dies of black fungus infection in Assam

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Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana: 716 Covid orphans, 3K other kids getting benefits in Prayagraj region
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana: 716 Covid orphans, 3K other kids getting benefits in Prayagraj region

Hindustan Times  

As many as 716 kids rendered orphan by the Covid pandemic and 3,000 other needy children are getting benefit under the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj region. The Scheme The scheme is being implemented in two groups: Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana and Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana. Under the Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva …

Over half of PM CARES for Children scheme applications for COVID orphans rejected
5 months, 1 week ago

Over half of PM CARES for Children scheme applications for COVID orphans rejected

The Hindu  

About 51% of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans has been rejected, according to officials. Launched at the peak of COVID-19 cases in India on May 29, 2021, the PM CARES for Children Scheme aims to support children who lost their parents, a legal guardian, adoptive parents, or a surviving parent to the …

Assam government launches financial aid scheme to empower state's youth
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam government launches financial aid scheme to empower state's youth

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a new self-employment scheme - 'Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan' - designed to empower the state's youth. Addressing the media during the launch of the scheme in Guwahati, Sarma said, "The first category includes unemployed degree holders in fields such as engineering, MBBS, BDS, agriculture, animal husbandry, and fishery. They will receive …

PM Modi to release aid to kids of COVID-19 victims today
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi to release aid to kids of COVID-19 victims today

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, would launch a new programme of support for children who lost their parents to Covid and be their guardian along with the Central government until each of the beneficiaries reached the age of 23, said Union minister for tourism, culture, and north-eastern states, G. Kishan Reddy. Kishan Reddy said as part of the …

Nearly 4,000 applications approved so far for PM CARES scheme to support kids who have lost parents to COVID-19: MWCD report
2 years, 10 months ago

Nearly 4,000 applications approved so far for PM CARES scheme to support kids who have lost parents to COVID-19: MWCD report

Firstpost  

The ministry also shared advisories and guidelines for supporting states/UTs regarding child care institutions, including providing vaccination for the eligible children and mental health support New Delhi: As many as 3,855 applications have been approved so far for PM CARES for Children scheme to support children who have lost both parents to COVID-19, said the Ministry of Women and Child …

Assam links government scheme benefits to COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 1 month ago

Assam links government scheme benefits to COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

The Assam government has decided to link welfare schemes to the COVID-19 vaccination status of the beneficiaries. Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said anyone not vaccinated with both doses will be deprived of the benefits of all state government schemes. The Minister also said the government has set the goal to vaccinate 3 crore people aged 18 years and above. Munindra …

845 children orphaned during pandemic to get benefits Of PM-CARES For Children Scheme
3 years, 2 months ago

845 children orphaned during pandemic to get benefits Of PM-CARES For Children Scheme

India Today  

A total of 845 children who were orphaned during the pandemic have been approved as eligible for benefits under the PM-CARES for Children scheme till now, a senior official said Wednesday. PM-CARES for Children stipend Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/ Secretary of the department shall be the State Nodal Officer for implementation of PM CARES for Children Scheme. The scheme …

Orphaned Due to Pandemic, These Kids May Now Have to Abandon Their Education
3 years, 3 months ago

Orphaned Due to Pandemic, These Kids May Now Have to Abandon Their Education

News 18  

When Chandrabhan Kushwaha, who runs a small chocolate-biscuit shop in the Hatta tehsil headquarters of Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh, got infected with COVID-19 during the deadly second wave, little did he know that it would devastate his entire family. The Madhya Pradesh government has announced many schemes for those affected by the pandemic, including a pension of Rs 5,000 …

Assam: 61 lakh people jabbed this month, state no longer faces COVID vaccine shortage, says CM
3 years, 3 months ago

Assam: 61 lakh people jabbed this month, state no longer faces COVID vaccine shortage, says CM

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state no longer faces vaccine shortage, and as many as 61 lakh people have been inoculated so far this month, with the figure likely to go up to 70 lakh over the next three days. After the recent visit of Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to …

Private schools in Delhi must allow Covid orphans to continue education till end of academic year
3 years, 3 months ago

Private schools in Delhi must allow Covid orphans to continue education till end of academic year

India Today  

Delhi Government has decided that private schools in Delhi must allow Covid orphans to continue education till the end of the academic year. What DoE said In an official release on Thursday, the Directorate of Education said that all districts in Delhi have been directed to give due attention to children who lost one parent or became orphans after March …

Assam govt to vaccinate all teachers by Sept 5, brings 12 lakh additional doses
3 years, 3 months ago

Assam govt to vaccinate all teachers by Sept 5, brings 12 lakh additional doses

India Today  

The Assam government has decided to vaccinate all teachers in the state by September 5 to combat the surge in Covid-19 cases in the Northeast. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that for this purpose the state government has brought 12 lakh additional Covid-19 vaccine doses from the Centre. We have brought 12 lakh additional Covid-19 vaccines from the …

Children who have lost parents during pandemic should be given free education in same schools: Delhi govt
3 years, 4 months ago

Children who have lost parents during pandemic should be given free education in same schools: Delhi govt

India TV News  

The Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to ensure that students who have become orphans or lost a parent after March last year be adjusted in the same school and offered free education. "All districts are directed to ensure that children who have become orphans or lost a parent after March, 2020 either due to COVID-19 or …

Assam Budget 2021-2022: Employment for youths, assistance to Covid affected families and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam Budget 2021-2022: Employment for youths, assistance to Covid affected families and more

India Today  

Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on Friday presented Rs 566-crore deficit state Budget for 2021-2022 in the Assembly. Read | Only 6.30% of Assam population fully vaccinated, critical shortage of vaccines cripples drive She said, “This budget is a reflection of poll-promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party like assisting distressed women microfinance borrowers, employment to one lakh youths, relief …

Assam Govt Will Pay Rs 2.5 Lakh to Widows Whose Husbands Died of Covid
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam Govt Will Pay Rs 2.5 Lakh to Widows Whose Husbands Died of Covid

News 18  

The Assam government on Sunday announced that it will give Rs 2.5 lakh each to all widows, whose husbands died of COVID-19, if their family income is less than Rs 5 lakh. Under the new ‘Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support Scheme’, the beneficiaries of ‘Orunodoi’ and ‘Widow Pension’ schemes are also eligible for the one-time financial assistance. In our sincere …

Assam govt plans to bring new legislation for 2-child policy in next budget session
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam govt plans to bring new legislation for 2-child policy in next budget session

India Today  

The Assam government has planned to bring new legislation for a two-child policy in the next Assembly budget session which will start from July 12. According to reports, the new legislation for the two-child policy will be criteria to get government jobs and to avail benefits from state- Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Pijush Hazarika, said the state government is working …

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces pension of Rs 4,000 for kids orphaned due to COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces pension of Rs 4,000 for kids orphaned due to COVID-19

India TV News  

Keeping in view the need of the children who lost their parents due to COVID-19, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 under the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana. "The state government will give Rs 4,000 per month to children who lost their parents, till they turn 18 under Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana," the …

Maharashtra govt to formulate education, financial schemes for Covid-19 orphans
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt to formulate education, financial schemes for Covid-19 orphans

India Today  

Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Yashomati Thakur on Monday said that apart from providing financial support to children who lost their parents due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the state is now formulating schemes for their education and other daily needs. The minister said the state government is committed to providing all kinds of support to children orphaned by the …

Uttarakhand govt to provide financial aid children orphaned by Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand govt to provide financial aid children orphaned by Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to the Chief Minister Vatsalya Yojana, which aims to help children who lost their parents or the earning member of their family during the Covid-19 pandemic. Besides monetary assistance, the state government will also provide free education, ration and health facilities, till the time they attain the age of 21. The Cabinet …

SC asks states, UTs to ensure no breaks in education of children orphaned due to Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

SC asks states, UTs to ensure no breaks in education of children orphaned due to Covid-19

India Today  

The Supreme Court of India has directed the governments of states and union territories to ensure that there is no break in the education of children who have become orphans or lost one parent during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the Supreme Court hearing on June 7, the central government asked the court to provide them with more time to set …

Covid-19 impact: Jharkhand identifies 234 children who lost parents to virus
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 impact: Jharkhand identifies 234 children who lost parents to virus

Hindustan Times  

The deadly coronavirus infection, that has killed over 5,000 people across Jharkhand since its outbreak last year, has also left hundreds of children orphaned or with a single parent, mostly after the onset of its second wave in early April this year. Special secretary at the department DK Saxena said, “Till now, we have identified as many as 234 children …

Maharashtra: Covid-19 orphans to get Rs 5 lakh in FD, monthly aid
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: Covid-19 orphans to get Rs 5 lakh in FD, monthly aid

India Today  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced that fixed deposits of Rs five lakh will be made in the name of children who have lost one or both parents to Covid-19. If relatives come forward to take care of the child, they will also be given a grant from the Child Care Scheme of the Department of Women and Child Development. …

UP govt to give Rs 30 lakh aid to kin of panchayat polls workers who died of Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

UP govt to give Rs 30 lakh aid to kin of panchayat polls workers who died of Covid-19

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday approved Rs 30 lakh financial assistance for the families of those government officials who lost their lives during duty in the recent panchayat elections and also those who died due to Covid-19. The decision by the UP Cabinet comes days after a teachers' body claimed that over 1,600 teachers and workers of the Basic …

Tamil Nadu govt offers financial aid, free education to children orphaned by Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt offers financial aid, free education to children orphaned by Covid-19

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced that children who have lost their parents or guardians due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be provided with a financial aid of Rs. An official release said that a special task force under district collector has already been set up to identify the children whose parents succumbed to the disease and …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces scheme for kids orphaned due to Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces scheme for kids orphaned due to Covid-19

Live Mint  

Nitish Kumar today announced special measures for rehabilitating children who have been orphaned due to COVID-19. Kumar said his government would provide monthly stipends for the bereaved children, boarding facility for those left with no caretaker, and give special impetus to education of orphaned girls. "Boys and girls who have lost their mothers and fathers -- with at least one …

Bihar CM Announces Solatium for Kids Orphaned Due to Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Bihar CM Announces Solatium for Kids Orphaned Due to Covid-19

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced special measures for rehabilitating children who have been orphaned due to COVID-19. Taking to his social media accounts, Kumar said his government would provide monthly stipends for the bereaved children, boarding facility for those left with no caretaker, and give special impetus to education of orphaned girls. “Boys and girls who have …

UP, Tripura, Bihar amongst other state govts come to rescue of children orphaned due to COVID pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

UP, Tripura, Bihar amongst other state govts come to rescue of children orphaned due to COVID pandemic

Op India  

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the ‘PM-CARES for Children’ scheme to support children orphaned due to the ongoing pandemic, states like Tripura, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh too have come to the aid of such children. Such children who don’t live in orphanages will be provided Rs 3,500 every month till the age of 18: Chief Minister Biplab Deb pic.twitter.com/KkKX0AxMfr …

Bihar govt announces ₹1,500/month to children who lost parents to Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

Bihar govt announces ₹1,500/month to children who lost parents to Covid

Live Mint  

The Bihar government announced financial aid of ₹1,500 per month to children who lost either of their parents due to Covid-19 under 'Bal Sahayata Yojana' on Sunday. For instance, the Haryana government said it would give a monthly amount of ₹2,500 per child as financial aid to the families taking care of these orphaned children. The Gujarat government, under the …

Karnataka launches 'CM Bala Seva Scheme' to help children orphaned due to COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka launches 'CM Bala Seva Scheme' to help children orphaned due to COVID-19

India TV News  

After the second Covid wave hit hard leaving many orphans in the process, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Saturday announced the ‘Chief Minister's Bala Seva Scheme' for the welfare of children orphaned due to Covid -19, including monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,500 for guardians of such children. He added that such children will be admitted to model residential …

Uttar Pradesh government rolls out welfare scheme for children who lost parents to Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh government rolls out welfare scheme for children who lost parents to Covid-19

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a welfare scheme for those children who have lost either one or both parents due to Covid-19. Under the 'Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana', the Uttar Pradesh government will provide financial assistance to a child's guardian, while those who do not have anyone to look after them will be sent to …

Children orphaned during COVID-19: Centre announces free education, Rs 10 lakh fund under PM-CARES
3 years, 6 months ago

Children orphaned during COVID-19: Centre announces free education, Rs 10 lakh fund under PM-CARES

Firstpost  

The PMO stated fixed deposits will be opened in the names of such children and they will receive a monthly stipend once they turn 18 and a Rs 10 lakh each when they turn 23 from PM CARES fund New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a number of welfare measures for children who lost their parents to …

Haryana announces financial aid for COVID-orphaned children
3 years, 6 months ago

Haryana announces financial aid for COVID-orphaned children

India TV News  

The Haryana government on Saturday announced financial aid and other assistance for children who have lost their parents to COVID-19. Sharing details of the 'Mukhyamantri Bal Sewa Yojana', Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said this package will be given to rehabilitate and assist children below 18 years of age who have lost their both parents, a surviving parent, legal guardian …

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic

Firstpost  

Kerala extended shutdown in the state till 9 June but withdrew ’triple lockdown’ in Malapppuram whereas Andhra Pradesh decided to extend and intensify restrictions in Tirupati and its entire Chittoor district till 15 June Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced welfare measures for children who lost their parents to COVID-19, including ensuring a corpus of Rs 10 lakh when …

Assam CM announces Rs 3,500 per month, laptops for children orphaned by Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam CM announces Rs 3,500 per month, laptops for children orphaned by Covid-19

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced the Mukhyamantri Sishu Sewa Achoni scheme which will provide relief to children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19. As per this scheme, those children who have lost both their parents and are being looked after by their extended family members will be entitled to Rs 3,500 financial aid per …

Children orphaned due to Covid-19 to get support in education under PM-CARES fund
3 years, 6 months ago

Children orphaned due to Covid-19 to get support in education under PM-CARES fund

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a corpus of Rs 10 lakh for children who have lost their parents due to the Covid-19 infection. The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that fixed deposits will be opened in the names of such children, and the PM-CARES fund will contribute through a specially designed scheme to create a corpus …

Tamil Nadu greenlights Rs 5 lakh in aid to children orphaned during Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu greenlights Rs 5 lakh in aid to children orphaned during Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

Tamil Nadu on Saturday joined the list of states that have offered relief measures to children who lost their parents amid the deadly second wave Covid-19. After a meeting between chief minister MK Stalin and senior officials, the state government announced the children who have lost both their parents will receive financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh as a fixed …

Kerala govt announces special package, education expenses to children orphaned due to Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala govt announces special package, education expenses to children orphaned due to Covid-19

India Today  

The government of Kerala has decided to cover the educational expenses and offer a special relief package to the children in the state who have lost their parents to the Covid-19 pandemic after several state governments have decided to take similar steps. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has recently announced that the children in the state who have been orphaned …

Over 500 children orphaned in India due to second wave of Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 500 children orphaned in India due to second wave of Covid

India TV News  

The surge in Covid cases and consequent deaths have left more than 500 children orphaned in India. The central government is constantly monitoring all these orphaned children in coordination with the state governments. For the care and well-being of such orphaned children, Rs 10 lakh has been released to each district across the country, through the Non-Institutional Child Care Fund. …

Govt Steps in to Take Care of Covid Orphans, Cautions Against Panic
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt Steps in to Take Care of Covid Orphans, Cautions Against Panic

News 18  

The Women and Child Welfare Ministry has stepped in to ensure that no panic is created over children orphaned due to Covid fatalities. As per the statistics available with the ministry, 577 children have been orphaned due to Covid. The Centre has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh to each district to help children orphaned by Covid, either through counselling or other …

Punjab announces free education, monthly pension for kids orphaned due to COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Punjab announces free education, monthly pension for kids orphaned due to COVID-19

Firstpost  

The government will constitute a monitoring committee which will be headed by the Minister for Social Security and Women and Child Development The Punjab government will provide free education to children who have lost their parents to COVID-19. In the meeting, it has been decided that the government will provide Rs 1,500 as social security pension to such children and …

Odisha Govt announces free education for children whose parents died due to Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha Govt announces free education for children whose parents died due to Covid-19

India Today  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik called for an all party virtual meet to address issues related to Covid-19 in the state. Door-to-door survey in Odisha to monitor Covid-19 symptoms Patnaik today announced a 3-month house-to-house survey will be carried out by ASHA and Anganwadi workers. We are in the process of contractual recruitment of more medical personnel.” said Patnaik Odisha …

Andhra Pradesh sets up 13 care centres for children of Covid patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh sets up 13 care centres for children of Covid patients

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh government has established 13 Child Care Institutions for children whose parents have either contracted Covid-19 and require medical attention, or who have died due to the infection. “Any child or guardian in need of this assistance can contact these helpline numbers, post which the district level team will be sent to the residence of the child and …

News 18 Afternoon Digest: India's Covid Tally Breaches 4 lakh Mark for Fourth Day; Himanta Biswa Sarma Ahead in Race to Be Crowned as Next Assam CM and Other Stories
3 years, 7 months ago

News 18 Afternoon Digest: India's Covid Tally Breaches 4 lakh Mark for Fourth Day; Himanta Biswa Sarma Ahead in Race to Be Crowned as Next Assam CM and Other Stories

News 18  

India’s Covid Tally Breaches 4 lakh Mark for Fourth Day, Deaths Continue Upward Trend India logged in 4,03,738 fresh Covid cases and 4,092 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the overall Covid tally to 2.22 crore. Himanta Biswa Sarma Ahead in Race to Be Crowned as Next Assam CM, NDA to Meet Today Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma …

Covid-19 Vaccination Drive for 18-44 Age Group Fails to Take off in Assam
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 Vaccination Drive for 18-44 Age Group Fails to Take off in Assam

News 18  

The Assam government could not rollout the third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people in the 18-44 age group on Saturday due to non-receipt of vaccine supply from the Centre, a top NHM official said here. The process for the third phase of vaccination, as part of the nationwide drive to inoculate younger people, “will commence from the …

Assam Facing Financial Stress, to Withdraw Freebies to Covid-19 Patients: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 years, 3 months ago

Assam Facing Financial Stress, to Withdraw Freebies to Covid-19 Patients: Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

Assam Finance and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that thestate is facing financial stress due to the huge expenditurein handling the COVID-19 pandemic and will withdraw a host offreebies given to its patients. In the last month the average daily consumption ofoxygen for COVID-19 patients was five metric tonnes, which hasincreased to 8.25 metric tonnes this month. …

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