Extend benefits to all orphans, demand Odisha activists

In backward areas, hunger and poverty too snap lives leaving them vulnerable, they say

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced special ‘PM-CARES for Children’ for those orphaned due to COVID-19, activists here demanded similar benefits be extended all parents-less children. “Children are not left alone only when their parents lose battle against COVID-19. In backward areas, hunger and poverty too snap lives and orphaned children must be taken care of,” said Jyoti Prakash Brahma, a child rights activist here on Sunday. Ten days ago on May 18, Flora Nag (15), Sarita Nag (14) and Prashant Nag (11) (names changed) under Khaprakhol block of Balangir district lost their father Subal Nag (60), who had been keeping unwell largely due to his poor condition.