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 transport the child to the nearest child care institution,” said Krithika Batra, Director of Women development, child welfare and zonal development. The CCI initiative came to the rescue of three siblings from Terennapally village in Anantpur after their father and mother tested positive for Covid-19. READ | Andhra CM writes to PM Modi, blames delay in oxygen supply from TN, Karnataka for Tirupati deaths READ | Medical camps set up, paramedical teams deployed as mysterious disease hits Andhra's Eluru

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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 …

Tamil Nadu: Mother-Child Duo Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Madurai After Returning From China
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Mother-Child Duo Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Madurai After Returning From China

ABP News  

With spurt in Covid-19 cases in many countries including neighbouring China, the Centre has recently issued fresh guidelines to tighten the surveillance across the cities and airports across the country. However, a woman and her six-year-old daughter, who returned from China via Colombo, tested positive for Covid-19 at the Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu, a senior health official said on …

Delhi: Doctors allay fears, say kids below 12 at low Covid risk
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Doctors allay fears, say kids below 12 at low Covid risk

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns that more children may be catching the Sars-CoV-2 virus, health experts in the Capital said there is no need to panic since the infection among minors was usually mild and it lasted only three to four days. Private hospitals in Delhi have also noted a spike in the number of Covid infections among children, but the majority of …

Delhi: 73 child labourers rescued from factories; children mostly from UP and Bihar
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi: 73 child labourers rescued from factories; children mostly from UP and Bihar

India Today  

A team of a child welfare organisation, Sahyog Care for You, along with the subdivisional magistrate of Narela have rescued 73 children from the factories in North Delhi. The team from the NGO working for kids revealed that they used to work as bonded labourers in polishing, toy and fan manufacturing units in north Delhi’s Bawana for 15 hours a …

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 …

Delhi govt lays down SOPs for Covid-19 cases | Check details
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt lays down SOPs for Covid-19 cases | Check details

India TV News  

Highlights Labs have been directed to give real-time data within 20 hours to the State COVID-19 Response Centre In case a patient requires admission, the team from the centre has to reach within an hour and help The home visit team may consult or facilitate patient for video-calling with Doctor at CCC Labs giving real-time data to states, segregation of …

2,000 medical students, doctors infected with Covid-19 in AP
2 years, 11 months ago

2,000 medical students, doctors infected with Covid-19 in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Nearly 2,000 medical students and government doctors have been infected with Covid-19 in recent days in Andhra Pradesh. Of the total infected, a majority were medical students attending to patients in both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 out-patient wards in 11 government medical colleges attached to various hospitals. AP Junior Doctors’ Association president Dr Jaswanth said, “We have been receiving reports …

Over 1.4 Lakh Children Lost Either Parent During COVID: NCPCR Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 1.4 Lakh Children Lost Either Parent During COVID: NCPCR Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights has told the Supreme Court that as per the data uploaded on the Baal Swaraj Portal- CoVID care from April 2020 till January 11, 2022, 10094 children are orphaned, 1,36,910 children have lost either parent and 488 children are abandoned after the onset of COVID.The additional affidavit has been filed by …

India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children
2 years, 11 months ago

India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children

Hindustan Times  

Priti, who is five and lives in the city of Jaipur, had a fever for four days earlier this month but her parents didn't take her to a hospital. Authorities have reserved more than double the Covid hospital beds for children than recommended by experts out of fear of being underprepared But her condition persisted, resulting in diarrhoea and respiratory …

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Given the steady rise in Covid19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government has geared up its machinery to meet any emergency and curb the spread of the virus as also to treat the infected. They would pay special attention on Covid- designated government hospitals as for availability of beds attached with medical oxygen and ventilator support in ICU wards. The …

Delhi Govt to Open Covid Vaccination Centers for Children Aged 15-18 Years in 20 School Health Clinics
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Govt to Open Covid Vaccination Centers for Children Aged 15-18 Years in 20 School Health Clinics

News 18  

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced Covid-19 vaccination centres will be opened for 15-18 age group in 20 schools where health clinics are operational. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 1,94,720 fresh Covid-19 cases and 442 deaths as the daily positivity rate of infections stood at 11.05%. Meanwhile, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to chief secretaries of …

Andhra Pradesh govt issues stricter Covid curbs as cases mount. Details here
2 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt issues stricter Covid curbs as cases mount. Details here

Live Mint  

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday issued stricter Covid-related restrictions in view of the spurt in number of cases over the past few days. At a high-level review meeting here, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the Health Department officials to enforce other restrictions as well and ensure people strictly followed Covid Appropriate Behaviour to check the spread …

Should private paediatricians administer Covid-19 vaccine to children? Experts answer
3 years, 2 months ago

Should private paediatricians administer Covid-19 vaccine to children? Experts answer

India Today  

Even as vaccination for those below 18 is being deliberated on, there is a lot of discussion on who will vaccinate children against Covid-19. Paediatricians in India suggest that the 35,000-strong medical expert team that specialises in children’s health and registered private paediatricians should be involved in vaccinating children against Covid-19. “We have sent recommendations to the Prime Minister’s Office …

721 children in child care institutions contracted Covid since outbreak: RTI
3 years, 4 months ago

721 children in child care institutions contracted Covid since outbreak: RTI

India Today  

Over 720 children in child care institutions in 11 states and Union Territories have contracted Covid-19 till now and no fatalities have been reported, according to data from the country's apex child rights body. The data, which was shared by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in response to an RTI query from PTI, also stated that 686 …

Covid-19 fear: Family in Andhra Pradesh locks itself for 15 months
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 fear: Family in Andhra Pradesh locks itself for 15 months

Hindustan Times  

AndAs the coronavirus disease pandemic struck the world last year, the most crucial factor which governments and health authorities spoke about was to stay home and not venture outdoors without any reason. Gurunath pointed out the family members even attended the nature calls inside their tent house. The police on Wednesday rescued the members of the family, which confined itself …

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August
3 years, 5 months ago

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government is getting ready to tackle the third wave of Coronavirus pandemic, which is likely to erupt in the third week of August, by arranging some 50,000 beds and also strengthening all medical and health infrastructure in the state. The health authorities say that as the number of Coronavirus infections and the related deaths are rising …

One crore people suffer from long Covid in India: Study
3 years, 5 months ago

One crore people suffer from long Covid in India: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: An estimated one crore people in India are suffering from post-Covid or long Covid symptoms, according to a random online survey carried out by the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology. The survey conducted among 5,000 people and 2,038 infected patients revealed that they had to visit hospitals again for post-Covid symptoms. According to the data collected, 51 percent of them …

Delhi Government identifies 268 children orphaned due Covid-19
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Government identifies 268 children orphaned due Covid-19

India Today  

The Delhi Government's Women and Child Development Department has identified 268 children who have been orphaned during the coronavirus pandemic, an official said on Sunday. There are nearly 5,500 children who have lost either of their parents ever since the virus hit the national capital, WCD director Rashmi Singh told PTI. Number of children orphaned due to Covid-19 “The 268 …

Here are some tips to keep your kids safe - News18
3 years, 5 months ago

Here are some tips to keep your kids safe - News18

News 18  

There is a fear among people that the third wave of COVID-19 will affect children. Symptoms of COVID-19 in children According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Guidelines on management of COVID-19 in pediatric age group, the foremost common symptoms of infection among children are cold, mild cough, fever, body pain, weakness aside from these like pain in …

COVID-19 and children | Here are some tips to keep your kids safe
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 and children | Here are some tips to keep your kids safe

Firstpost  

COVID-19 can affect anyone of any age including children and adolescents. Only a few severe cases of COVID-19 among children in India have been observed that require hospitalization There is a fear among people that the third wave of COVID-19 will affect children. Symptoms of COVID-19 in children According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Guidelines on management …

11 Kids Test Positive for Covid-19 at Children's Home in Tezpur
3 years, 5 months ago

11 Kids Test Positive for Covid-19 at Children's Home in Tezpur

News 18  

Eleven kids at a childrens home in Assams Sonitpur district have tested positive for COVID- 19, an official said on Monday. Earlier, three children of the same facility had tested positive for COVID-19, the district's Joint Director of Health J Ahmed said. Meanwhile, Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights member Rupa Hazarika visited TMCH and enquired about the …

Fearing Covid, family of four commits suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool
3 years, 6 months ago

Fearing Covid, family of four commits suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool

India Today  

Fearing that they might get infected with Covid-19, a family of four committed suicide by consuming poison in the Vaddegeri area of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Pratap worked as a TV mechanic, his son Jayant was in high school, and daughter Rishita was a seventh grade student. A suicide note was recovered from the house, which revealed that the family was …

Covid-19 third wave: Expert panel tells Karnataka govt to ramp up medical facilties for children
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 third wave: Expert panel tells Karnataka govt to ramp up medical facilties for children

India Today  

A high-level expert committee in Karnataka for Covid-19 management has suggested ways and means for the government to augment health care infrastructure to safeguard children ahead of a possible third wave of the virus. The committee proposed the government to build an exclusive children’s hospital of 250 beds with provision for a 20 bed pediatric intensive care unit/high-dependency unit/neonatal intensive …

Coronavirus | Frequency of infection in children similar to that among adults
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Frequency of infection in children similar to that among adults

The Hindu  

Going by sero-surveillance reports, COVID-19 infection in children above 10 years occurs in similar frequency to that of adults, notes the ‘Guidelines on Operationalization of COVID Care Services for Children and Adolescents’, released by the Health Ministry earlier this week. While children have less severe disease compared to adults, intermittent surges in the number of cases are anticipated and so …

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 …

Limit for wedding guests increased to 40 in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
3 years, 6 months ago

Limit for wedding guests increased to 40 in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced more relaxation in the Janata Curfew imposed to contain the Covid-19 infection in MP on Sunday. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the state government will come up with a plan for orphans, who lost their parents due to Covid-19. Chouhan also said the state government will come up with …

India begins 'Extension of Hospitals' project to fight Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

India begins 'Extension of Hospitals' project to fight Covid

India TV News  

To plug a major health infrastructure gap in India's fight against Covid-19, especially in rural areas and smaller towns, India has started project 'Extension of Hospitals' in various states. Project 'Extension Hospitals' is one such initiative for which Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser invited private sector companies, donor organizations, and individuals to support the initiative along with various other …

Rajasthan govt offers ₹1 lakh lump sum amount for kids orphaned due to COVID
3 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan govt offers ₹1 lakh lump sum amount for kids orphaned due to COVID

Live Mint  

Rajasthan government on Saturday announced to pay a lumpsum of ₹1 lakh and a monthly stipend of ₹2,500 to all children orphaned due to COVID till they are 18 years of age. The state government announced that the benefit is offered under 'Mukhyamantri Corona Bal Kalyan Yojana' An ex gratia of ₹1 lakh and a pension of ₹1,500 a month …

Tamil Nadu's COVID orphans mount to 1,400
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu's COVID orphans mount to 1,400

India TV News  

The District Child Protection offices of Tamil Nadu have identified about 1,400 children in the state who have lost either one or both parents to the Covid-19 pandemic since the first wave hit the state. The Tamil Nadu state government has announced 5 lakh to the children who are orphaned due to Covid-19. The National Commission for Protection of Child …

Andhra Pradesh: Rise in Covid-19 cases among children worries govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Rise in Covid-19 cases among children worries govt

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh, one of the worst-hit states by the Covid-19 pandemic, is witnessing a decline in its positivity rate, but the rise in cases among children has worried the government. While Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to create awareness among parents on the possible impact of the third wave on children and its intensity, the Andhra …

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 …

A single district in Maharashtra saw 8000 Covid cases in May among children: Reports
3 years, 6 months ago

A single district in Maharashtra saw 8000 Covid cases in May among children: Reports

Op India  

The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has apprehended the citizens of Maharashtra in yet another lockdown. While still trying to battle the second wave, around 8000 children in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar were found Covid-19 positive in the month of May. In a 51 per cent rise in positive cases among children in just a month, over 75,000 children were infected …

Supreme Court Pulls Up West Bengal Govt For Not Uploading Information Of Children Orphaned During COVID
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up West Bengal Govt For Not Uploading Information Of Children Orphaned During COVID

Live Law  

During the hearing of its suo moto case regarding Contagion of Covid in Children Protection Homes, Supreme Court has on Monday orally asked the State of West Bengal to comply with the Court's previous orders, and gather and upload the information regarding children who have been orphaned and are in need of care and protection on NCPCR's portal. The Bench, …

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 …

Govt asks state/UTs to protect children adversely impacted by Covid, enlists measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt asks state/UTs to protect children adversely impacted by Covid, enlists measures

India TV News  

The government has asked states and union territories to ensure care and protection to children who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Immediate temporary rehabilitation of children through the existing child care facilities supported under Child Protection Services scheme must be ensured. To organise special inspection drives in collaboration with District Magistrates, for assessment of quality care in all …

Over 5,000 children in Maharashtra lost parents to Covid-19, state announces scheme
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 5,000 children in Maharashtra lost parents to Covid-19, state announces scheme

Hindustan Times  

As many as 5,331 children in Maharashtra have lost at least one parent over the past 14 months, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The state cabinet on Wednesday gave nod to the special scheme where ₹5 lakh will be deposited in the name of the children who have lost both their parents in the form of fixed deposit. Children who …

Over 9,900 kids test Covid positive in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, officials say figure not alarming
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 9,900 kids test Covid positive in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, officials say figure not alarming

India Today  

As the second wave of Covid-19 swept across India in May, one district from Maharashtra had a significant statistic to report -- over 9,900 children tested positive for Covid-19 in the state's Ahmednagar district last month. According to District Collector Rajendra Bhosale, 9,928 children tested Covid-19 positive in Ahmednagar in May. READ | Covid-19 in children: Here's how to identify …

9,346 Children Orphaned, Abandoned or Lost a Parent to Covid-19, NCPCR Tells SC
3 years, 6 months ago

9,346 Children Orphaned, Abandoned or Lost a Parent to Covid-19, NCPCR Tells SC

News 18  

The National Commission of Protection of Child Rights told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that there are 9,346 children, who have been abandoned, orphaned or lost a parent to the COVID-19 pandemic as per the data submitted to it by different states till May 29. The top court asked state government authorities to continue uploading the data on NCPCR’s website …

SC Seeks Information on Centre's Scheme for Children Orphaned by Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

SC Seeks Information on Centre's Scheme for Children Orphaned by Covid-19

News 18  

The Supreme Court Tuesday took note of the Centre's welfare scheme to provide relief to children who have lost parents to COVID-19 pandemic, and sought details of the plan along with the mechanism devised to monitor it. A bench comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and Aniruddha Bose also directed states and Union Territories to appoint nodal officers of level of …

Over 9,300 children lost parents or were abandoned in pandemic, NCPCR informs Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 9,300 children lost parents or were abandoned in pandemic, NCPCR informs Supreme Court

India Today  

In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has said that a 6-step scheme has been devised to monitor the wellbeing of children orphaned due to Covid-19 or those who have lost one parent. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of children who lost one parent 1,830 children are now …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Coronavirus India Highlights: 577 Covid orphans reported so far by states since April 1, says Smriti Irani
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus India Highlights: 577 Covid orphans reported so far by states since April 1, says Smriti Irani

India Today  

As many as 577 children across the country were orphaned after their parents succumbed to Covid-19, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said citing reports of states and union territories from April 1 till Tuesday. She also said that the government is committed to support and protect every vulnerable child who lost both parents to Covid. "GOI is committed …

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