While chairing a meeting to deliberate on steps that can be taken to support children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19, PM Modi said they will be supported under the "PM-CARES for Children" scheme. If the child is admitted in a private school, the fees as per the RTE norms will be given from the PM CARES. Higher EducationFor higher education, children will be assisted in obtaining education loan for professional courses or higher education in India according to existing norms. Health InsuranceAll children will be enrolled as a beneficiary under Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) with a health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh. The premium amount for these children till the age of 18 years will be paid by PM CARES.

Source: dna May 29, 2021 14:37 UTC