MP govt to give ₹5,000 per month, free education and ration to Covid orphans

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh has become the first state government to come to the rescue of kids who have become orphans or lost either of their parents/guardians due to the Covid pandemic.

While maintaining that all such children, who’ve lost their parents or guardians due to the viral infection, are the responsibility of the state, the CM announced that all such children and families will get ₹5,000 as monthly pension.

He also announced that the surviving parent, guardian tasked with taking their care will be disbursed interest-free loans to start a business for the survival and care of the kids.