
Aid for children who lost parents to COVID-19
The Hindu
Minister inaugurates scheme that will benefit 54 children in first phase
Health Minister Veena George on Friday inaugurated the financial assistance scheme formulated by the State government for children who lost both parents to COVID-19.
The Minister handed over the documents of fixed deposit of ₹3 lakh each in the name of two children from Pathanamthitta to district child protection officer Nita Das. Both the children and their guardians were present on the occasion.
Children who lost both parents or lost their lone surviving parent to COVID-19 will benefit from this scheme.

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