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PM CARES for Children Scheme
by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
₹10 Lakh Corpus at Age 23
PM CARES for Children Scheme is a scholarship by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India for students in Class 1–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 1–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Support continues until the beneficiary attains 23 years of age
Format
Individual
Time needed
Long-term scheme spanning childhood through age 23
About This Opportunity
PM CARES for Children is a Government of India scheme launched on 29 May 2021 to ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who lost both parents, the surviving parent, legal guardian, or adoptive parents to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development through the framework of Mission Vatsalya and provides sustained support until the beneficiary attains the age of 23 years.
The scheme covers children who were below 18 years of age and lost the eligible caregivers between 11 March 2020 and 28 February 2022. Beneficiaries are identified through District Magistrates and registered on the official portal at pmcaresforchildren.in. Children staying with extended family members or in childcare institutions are both supported, with monthly maintenance assistance under Mission Vatsalya for those below 18 years.
Key benefits include a financial corpus of ten lakh rupees that earns a monthly stipend between ages 18 and 23 through the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme, with the full corpus disbursed at age 23. Beneficiaries also receive an annual education scholarship of twenty thousand rupees for classes 1 to 12, free health insurance of five lakh rupees per year under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, and interest-free educational loan support for higher education and professional courses.
Additional features include support for school admission, boarding and lodging in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and other recognised institutions, fee assistance under the Right to Education Act, and continuous social, emotional and psychological support coordinated by the District Magistrate.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–12
- Age Range
- - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Loss of both parents, surviving parent, legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 between 11 March 2020 and 28 February 2022
- Beneficiary was below 18 years of age at the time of the loss
- Documentary evidence of parental loss and identity verified by the District Magistrate
Open to children below 18 years who lost both parents, the surviving parent, legal guardian, or adoptive parents to COVID-19 between 11 March 2020 and 28 February 2022. Available nationwide. Identification and registration are coordinated by the District Magistrate.
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Award
₹10,00,000 Corpus
A corpus of ten lakh rupees is created for each beneficiary. From age 18 to 23, the corpus generates a monthly stipend through the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme. The full corpus is disbursed at age 23. Children staying with relatives below age 18 also receive ₹4,000 per month under Mission Vatsalya, and an annual education scholarship of ₹20,000 is provided from class 1 to 12.
Opens doors to
The scheme supports admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other recognised institutions with boarding and lodging assistance. Interest on educational loans for higher education and professional courses in India is borne by the PM CARES Fund.
How to apply
- 1District Magistrate identifies eligible children through child protection committees and field reports
- 2Application is registered on the official portal pmcaresforchildren.in by the District Magistrate or authorised official
- 3Documents establishing parental loss due to COVID-19 and the child's age are submitted for verification
- 4After verification, benefits are sanctioned and the beneficiary is enrolled for corpus, scholarship, health cover, and Mission Vatsalya support
What it covers
- Financial corpus of ₹10,00,000 per beneficiary
- Monthly stipend between ages 18 and 23
- Annual education scholarship of ₹20,000 for classes 1 to 12
- Health insurance of ₹5,00,000 per year under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
- Monthly maintenance of ₹4,000 under Mission Vatsalya for under-18 beneficiaries with relatives
- Boarding and lodging support in Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas
- Interest support on educational loans for higher education in India
Frequently asked questions
Is PM CARES for Children Scheme free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in PM CARES for Children Scheme?
Students in Class 1–12. children aged undefined-18.
What will my child gain from PM CARES for Children Scheme?
Corpus of ₹10,00,000 disbursed at age 23. Monthly stipend between ages 18 and 23 through Post Office Monthly Income Scheme. Annual education scholarship of ₹20,000 for classes 1 to 12. Free health insurance cover of ₹5,00,000 per year under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY until age 23. Monthly maintenance of ₹4,000 under Mission Vatsalya for beneficiaries below 18 staying with relatives. Admission and boarding support in Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Interest-free educational loan support for higher education and professional courses.
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