PM CARES Fund: PM Modi releases benefits for children orphaned by COVID-19

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released benefits for Children Scheme under PM CARES. The scheme will support those children who lost their parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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PM Modi said that "When such children complete their schooling, more money would be needed for future dreams.” For this, the youth from 18-23 years of age will get a stipend every month and when they are 23 years old, they will get Rs 10 lakhs, PM added. 

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He furter said that children are also being given Ayushman Health Card through 'PM Cares for Children', from this free facility of treatment up to Rs 5 lakhs will also be available. 

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