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Komal gupta

22/02/22 14:25 PM IST

Source: PIB

PM CARES scheme for children

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The PM CARES for Children scheme has been extended till the end of February, 2022 by the Ministry of Women and Child development.

About the scheme:

  • This scheme was launched by the government to extend assistance to the children who lost their parents or single parents or legal guardians / adoptive parents due to COVID-19. 
  • Under this scheme, an amount of Rs. 10 lakhs has been allocated to the children from the PM CARES Fund. This lump sum amount would be given to the children on attaining 23 years of age. 
  • The major aim of the scheme is to offer care and protection to the children in a sustainable manner through health insurance, proper education along with the provision of financial support till they reach the age of 23 ensuring a monthly stipend from the age of 18.

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