Vatsalya Yojana--- Uttarakhand

Current Context: The government of Uttarakhand launched the ‘Vatsalya Yojana’ for the orphaned children who lost their parents due to COVID-19.

• Under this yojana, the state government has announced to make arrangements for taking care, education facility and employment for such children.
• They will be also given Rs 3000 per month as the maintenance allowance.
• The district magistrates are also asked to ensure that the share of the ancestral property is not sold till they turn adults.
• Also, the children will be provided with 5% horizontal reservation in state government jobs.
• Static Part: 
• CM of Uttarakhand: Tirath Singh Rawat
• Governor of Uttarakhand: Baby Rani Maurya