Mumbai: Siblings Asmita (14) and Shrishail (12) Mhamane from Pandharpur are among more than 300 orphans who have received Rs 5 Lakh in the form of a permanent deposit from the state government, which they can claim when they are 21 years old.
But the family was worried about the critical situation of children present.
“The financial assistance provided by the government will help Asmita and Shrisehil in the future, but when we are more worried about their present.
Their Father, Shiving (39), is the only breadwinner and with him die we are faced with increasing debt , “said Kailas, Uncle and their guardians.
Shiving (39), a farmer, surrendered to Covid-19 in May after a short hospital left the 60,000 rs debt taken by his family for his treatment.
His wife, Yogini, was originally tested negatively, but then developed a pneumonia and died eight days later.
Kailas was interested in Asmita and Shrisehail, who studied at the local government school, continued their education.
The state has also released the cost of education students who have lost their parents to Covid-19.
“Even though the imaginary scheme of RS 5 Lakh in FDS is only valid for children who lose their parents, the state government provides Rs 1,100 per month under the child’s welfare scheme to those who have lost one parent with a pandemic.
This is done to expand Support to these families, “said a senior state official.
In Maharashtra, more than 1,000 children lost their parents.
Until now, RS 15.3 Crore has been deposited to a bank account of 306 children; 600-700 remaining children will be borne in the next few days, the official said.
This government assistance keeps the life of dreams of Solapur Siblings Mehak (17) and Mazhar Mashale (16), who want to learn medical and hotel management.
Two colleagues say funds will greatly help them.
“My mother is a school teacher and a small businessman,” said Mehak.
“My mother caught an infection first and then my father also showed Covid’s symptoms.
After staying at the hospital for more than 10 days, both of them died.” The biological brothers had moved with their mothers, who also took their education responsibilities.
“When our parents died, I did not know whether we would be able to continue our education.
I want to be a doctor and government assistance will help achieve my dreams,” said Mehak.
Vijay Khomane, Officer of the Development of the Solela District Children, said the state government wants to help orphans in these difficult times.
“We want to make sure they don’t stop their education and their basic needs can be fulfilled,” he added.