Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a Holi gift for the children affected by COVID-19 in the state. The state government will provide assistance to 608 children who have lost both their parents due to COVID-19. The assistance includes a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 until the age of 18, free education, and health insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh.
The announcement comes as a relief to many children who have lost their parents to the pandemic. The state government has also announced that it will set up a special cell to monitor the welfare of these children.
The move is a positive step towards addressing the needs of the children affected by COVID-19 in the state. The pandemic has caused significant economic and social disruption, and children are among the most vulnerable groups affected. The assistance announced by the Chief Minister will help ease the financial burden on the affected families and ensure that the children receive adequate support.
It is important that such initiatives are implemented effectively and efficiently to ensure that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. The state government should also consider providing assistance to other vulnerable groups affected by the pandemic.
The Uttar Pradesh government’s announcement of assistance to children affected by COVID-19 is a welcome move, and it is hoped that it will be implemented successfully to provide relief to the affected families.