PM CARES Fund, Government of India
PM CARES Fund, Government of India, based in New Delhi, Delhi, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Opportunities from PM CARES Fund, Government of India
PM CARES for Children Scholarship
by PM CARES Fund, Government of India
Comprehensive welfare support for children orphaned by COVID-19 with annual school scholarship of Rs. 20,000, monthly stipend, Rs. 10 lakh corpus, and health insurance.
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About
The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund is a public charitable trust set up on 27 March 2020 to deal with emergency or distress situations including the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister chairs the trust which operates with the Defence Minister, Home Minister, and Finance Minister as ex-officio Trustees. The PM CARES for Children Scheme is a flagship welfare initiative under the fund, providing comprehensive support to children who lost parents or legal guardians to COVID-19 between 11 March 2020 and 5 May 2023. The scheme guarantees education, monthly stipend, health insurance, and a Rs. 10 lakh corpus that matures when the child turns 23. Scheme implementation is coordinated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Eligible children receive scholarship support of Rs. 20,000 per year for school education from Class 1 through 12, free education and boarding at Kendriya Vidyalayas and other government schools, and Ayushman Bharat health insurance coverage.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- PM CARES for Children Scheme
- COVID-19 Relief Operations
- Ventilator Procurement
Achievements
- Established March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- PM CARES for Children Scheme launched May 2021
Frequently asked questions
- What does PM CARES Fund, Government of India offer for children?
- PM CARES Fund, Government of India has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for PM CARES Fund, Government of India opportunities?
- On PM CARES Fund, Government of India's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with PM CARES Fund, Government of India directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked PM CARES Fund, Government of India?
- Yes. WiWit checked PM CARES Fund, Government of India's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against PM CARES Fund, Government of India's official source before they are listed.
- Where is PM CARES Fund, Government of India based?
- PM CARES Fund, Government of India is based in New Delhi, Delhi. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about PM CARES Fund, Government of India deadlines?
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Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Government program
- Founded
- 2020
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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