Govt announces support for children who lost parents to Covid via PM-CARES

'In such trying times it is our duty, as a society, to care for our children and instil hope for a bright future,' says Prime Minister Modi

The government on Saturday announced a number of measures to support children impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss and deliberate on steps which can be taken to support children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19. 

"Children represent the future of the country and the country will do everything possible to support and protect the children so that they develop as strong citizens and have a bright future," Modi said.

The Prime Minister said that in such trying times it is our duty, as a