India News | Maharashtra Govt: Rs 5 Lakh Kept Aside as Fixed Deposit for Each of 869 Children Who Lost Parents to COVID-19
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A sum of Rs 5 lakh has been kept aside as fixed deposit for each of the 869 children who became orphans due to COVID-19 in Maharashtra, the state government said on Thursday.
Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI) A sum of Rs 5 lakh has been kept aside as fixed deposit for each of the 869 children who became orphans due to COVID-19 in Maharashtra, the state government said on Thursday.
In a written response to a question in the legislative council, Woman and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare said, “A sum of Rs 5 lakh has been kept for each of the 869 children who lost their parents in COVID-19 till July 7, 2023.”
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Maharashtra has so far lost over 1.48 lakh people to coronavirus, according to official figures.
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