- Through this conference, he transferred scholarships to school-going children.
- In addition to that PM has also distributed a passbook for Children, and a health card under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
- The scheme by the name PM CARES for Children was launched by the Prime Minister on May 29, 2021, to support children who have lost both their parents or legal guardian or adoptive parents, or surviving parents to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The main objective behind this scheme is to ensure comprehensive care and protection of children in a sustained manner by providing them boarding and lodging and empowering them through education and scholarships etc.
- It will also help them to become self-sufficient existence with the financial support of Rs 10 lakh on attaining 23 years of age and ensuring their wellbeing through health insurance.
- Besides an online portal was also launched to register the children. This portal facilitates the approval process and all other assistance for children.
Question:
Q.1 How much amount will be provided as financial assistance to the children when he attains at the age of 23 under PM CARES for Children Scheme.a. 15 Lakhs
b. 10 Lakhs
c. 13 Lakhs
d. 20 Lakhs
