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Chandigarh, Jul 19 (UNI) Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij on Monday said state government has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Bal Seva Yojna’ to provide secure future to the children who lost their parents due to COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
He said under this scheme, the state government will provide a financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per child per month to the families looking after such children till 18 years of age whose parents have passed away due to COVID. Besides this, an amount of Rs 12,000 per annum will also be given to such children till they attain the age of 18 years.
Mr Vij said the children, who do not have any family members to look after them, will be nursed by ‘Child Care Institutions’. For such children, Rs 1,500 per child per month will be provided by the State Government to the ‘Child Care Institute’ as financial assistance till the child attains the age of 18 years. This amount will be deposited in the bank account in the form of recurring deposit and the maturity amount will be given to the child on attaining the age of 21 years and all other expenses will be borne by the ‘Child Care Institution’.
The Minister said the corona infection has come down but the people need to be alert and careful. Along with this, the people should maintain social distance, wear masks and ensure hygiene in their area. He elaborated that people should be aware and even spread awareness among others to prevent further spread of corona. He said the government has taken numerous steps to prevent the spread of corona, however, everyone still needs to be careful.
Mr Vij also said the Social Service Organizations have also played a pivotal role during the Corona pandemic. The social organizations along with voluntary organizations came forward and worked during this crisis which is a reflection of our nation’s idealistic culture.
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