The second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) claimed many lives across the country and several children lost their parents to the infection. These children are in need of support. Addressing this concern, NCP MP Supriya Sule, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, said that both the government agencies need to work in harmony and with a serious motive of helping the children in need.
Sharing her thought on social media, Supriya Sule said, "Many families have been devastated due to the coronavirus pandemic and parental support for many children is lost today. The death of a working parent has also raised questions regarding the future of many children in India"
She asked the government to take the necessary measures and an initiative by working in harmony with the central government. "Children are the future of the country, and therefore, we have to work to shape their future. It is also our moral responsibility," she added.कोरोनाच्या विषाणूंमुळे अनेक कुटुंबे उद्ध्वस्त झाली आहेत.अनेक मुलांच्या डोक्यावरचे माता-पित्यांचे छत्र नष्ट झाले आहे.घरातील कमावत्या पालकाचे कोरोनामुळे निधन झाल्यामुळे अनेक मुलांच्या भविष्याचा प्रश्न देखील प्रकर्षाने पुढे आला आहे.त्यांचे शिक्षण,आरोग्य इ.ची काळजी घेणे आवश्यक आहे.
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) June 2, 2021
Financial assistance for children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/d2lLsRO33W
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 2, 2021
As per the announcement, the state government will deposit INR 5 lakh in the name of the child and the same will be handed over with interest when they are 21 years of age. Furthermore, the upbringing of the child will also be taken care of by the state government under the respective welfare scheme until the child attains maturity. In cases, where the extended family denies to take care of the child, he/she will be offered care by a children's home; and in case the extended family takes the responsibility for the child, they will be offered a grant from the concerned department.
Earlier this week, the central government also made an announcement regarding the same for children who lost their parents due to COVID-19. As per reports released by the officials, these children will be financially supported by the PM Cares fund. Children who have lost both their parents or either one of them will be given INR 10 lakh from the monthly assistance fund.
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