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All India · Health / ChildAlso known as: PM CARES for Children · Pradhan Mantri CARES for Children · पीएम केयर्स फॉर चिल्ड्रन
Financial support and free education/health cover for children who lost both parents to COVID-19.
| Scheme | PM CARES for Children (COVID Orphan Scheme) |
|---|---|
| For | Health / Child |
| Where | All India |
| Health cover (up to) | ₹60,000 |
| Department | Ministry of Women & Child Development |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
In short — check the official website for the full rules.
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Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemesIndian citizens. Family income up to ₹3 lakh a year. Age: under 18.
₹10 Lakh corpus at age 18 · Monthly stipend up to age 23 · Free school education · Ayushman Bharat ₹5L health cover (cover up to ₹60,000)
Child's Aadhaar & Birth Certificate, Both Parents' Death Certificates (COVID-19 mentioned), COVID-19 Test / Death Summary Report, Guardian's Aadhaar, Bank Account (child/guardian), District Welfare Officer Referral.
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