Uttarakhand government to give Rs 3000 to COVID-hit children under CM Vatsalya Yojana

A total of 2347 boys and girls aged under 21 years have been identified, out of which 1062 children have been benefitted in the first phase of the scheme.

New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched Mukhyamantri Vatsalya Yojana under which children who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be given an assistance of Rs 3000 each. A total of 2347 boys and girls aged under 21 years have been identified, out of which 1062 children have been benefitted in the first phase of the scheme. Along with monetary assistance, arrangements are being made for free ration, free education to them according to a statement from the state government. The government will also focus on the skill development of these children.