Madhya Pradesh government approves Chief Minister Bal Ashirwad Yojana
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government has formed the Chief Minister Nari Samman Kosh. Apart from this, the government has decided to implement 'Chief Minister Bal Ashirwad Yojana'. Under this scheme, care leavers above the age of 18 years leaving child care institutions and orphans up to the age of 18 years living with relatives or guardians will be given financial assistance (sponsorship).
Under this scheme, care leavers will be given Rs. 5 thousand per month for a maximum period of one year at the time of internship and Rs. 5000 per month for a maximum period of 2 years on getting vocational training. Also, care leavers who enter the course through NEET, JEE or CLAT will be given Rs 5000 per month for their livelihood expenses.
All financial assistance for education or internship or vocational training in after care will be given for the stipulated time period or till the age of 24 years, whichever is earlier. Under the sponsorship, financial assistance of Rs 2,000 will be given in the joint account of the legal guardian of the eligible children for a minimum period of one year and up to a maximum of 18 years and medical assistance will be provided under 'Ayushman Yojana'. In this way, efforts will be made to restore the orphan children in the society by giving financial and educational support.