DISTRICT LEVEL COMMITTEE APPROVES PENSION AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ALL 40 CHILDREN
Jalandhar, 28 July 2021 : A district level committee headed by Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Wednesday approved pension benefits to all 40 Covid-19 hit children who have lost either or both their parents due to Coronavirus disease.
Presiding over a review meeting, the DC asked officials to ensure coverage of all children under the welfare schemes of the government. He added that such children are entitled for free education till graduation, benefits under smart ration card scheme, serbat sehat bima yojna, employment opportunities for third family members, and a monthly pension worth Rs. 1500. He said that in case of death of the breadwinner of a family, the employment opportunities to be given to the husband/wife of the deceased.
Mr. Thori stated that so far 40 cases have been received by the administration and district social security officer has been asked to immediately start monthly pension to all the children. Besides, their education and nourishment to be taken care of, he added.
The DC said that eligible beneficiaries could directly call the DSSO office and DCPO office at their phone numbers 0181-2258199, 0181-2459634, 9914586494 for assistance. He asked officials to accord top priority to deliver benefits of welfare schemes to Covid-19 hit children as any kind of laxity in this task would be dealt with heavy hands. He further directed the various departments to rope in Anganwadi workers, Asha workers and other field staff to cover maximum beneficiaries under the scheme.
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