Punjab Govt releases over 242Cr financial aid to orphaned and dependent children: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh- Punjab’s Social Safety, Girls and Baby Growth Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, acknowledged that the Punjab Authorities, underneath the management of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is steadfastly working to safe the way forward for orphaned and dependent youngsters by sustained monetary and social help initiatives.

 

Dr. Baljit Kaur knowledgeable that monetary help value 242.77 crore has up to now been disbursed to dependent youngsters throughout the State. This monetary help goals to help youngsters who’ve misplaced one or each dad and mom or whose households are dealing with extreme hardships.

 

She additional added that throughout the ongoing monetary 12 months 2025–26, a finances provision of ₹410 crore has been earmarked underneath this scheme. A complete of two,32,290 youngsters are at the moment receiving common monetary help, enabling them to pursue schooling, correct upbringing, and an improved way of life.

 

Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated that the Mann Authorities is totally dedicated to making sure that no youngster in Punjab stays disadvantaged of fundamental care, safety, and alternatives for progress. The federal government’s steady help underlines its sensitivity and compassion towards essentially the most susceptible sections of society.

 

Including additional, the Minister mentioned that the Division can be exploring built-in welfare initiatives together with talent growth, counselling, and schooling help for dependent youngsters as they get older, making certain their clean transition into self-reliant maturity. She emphasised that Punjab’s dedication goes past monetary support — it goals to nurture each youngster right into a assured and succesful citizen of the State.