The state child panel officials claimed that more than 50% of the children who had been orphaned during the pandemic have been provided the benefits announced by the government in June. The authorities had prepared a list of over 700 children who lost their parents due to Covid and the government had announced Rs 1 lakh for each child as immediate relief measure. Districts have been also asked to give the list of children who have been provided with the benefit.
The government will give Rs 2,500 per month to the child till he/she turns 18 as well as financial aid of Rs 5 lakh post turning 18. The government will also provide free Education to the orphaned children till Class 12.