In many families Covid-19 has resulted in the sudden death of parents earning livelihood.

The is playing the role of guardian for the children of such affected families.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Bal Seva Yojana on May 21, 2021 to help such children. So far, financial and Food Security has been provided to 1001 child beneficiaries under the scheme.

In 34 districts of the State, cent percent cases have been resolved. The State Government will also take up the responsibility of the Education of these child beneficiaries.

So far 1001 children have benefitted under the Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Bal Seva Yojana.

Under the Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Bal Seva Yojana, an assistance amount of Rs 5,000 per month is provided to each child beneficiary. If the age of the beneficiary is less than 18 years, then it will be deposited in the joint account of the identified guardian and the child and after attaining the age of 18 years, it will be deposited in the personal account of the beneficiary.

Apart from this, free monthly ration is provided to each child beneficiary and their guardian under the National Food Security Act. Under the education assistance, free education will be provided to the child beneficiaries in government schools, colleges, universities for school education, higher education, technical education, medical education and legal education.