New Delhi: In an necessary assembly chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (May 29), the Indian authorities took a number of steps to assist youngsters who’ve been orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Modi introduced a slew of advantages for these youngsters to be certain that they’ve a shiny future like different youngsters. Making one such announcement, the Indian authorities has determined to supply free health insurance to all the youngsters who misplaced their dad and mom to COVID-19 under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY).
“All children will be enrolled as a beneficiary under Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) with a health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakhs,” the federal government’s official assertion mentioned. Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, sufferers can get free remedy at empanelled personal and authorities hospitals.
The authorities famous that the premiums for kids of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme will likely be paid by PM CARES. “The premium amount for these children till the age of 18 years will be paid by PM CARES,” the federal government mentioned.
During his speech, Prime Minister Modi mentioned that “children represent the future of the country and the country will do everything possible to support and protect the children so that they develop as strong citizens and have a bright future.”
Besides health insurance, the Indian authorities can also be providing different advantages to youngsters who misplaced their dad and mom to COVID-19. These advantages embody a fastened deposit within the title of the kid, free elementary college schooling, free highschool schooling and assist for greater schooling.
“PM CARES will contribute through a specially designed scheme to create a corpus of Rs 10 lakh for each child when he or she reaches 18 years of age,” the federal government famous.
