Himachal Govt announces fund for higher education of 6,000 orphan children

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said "all the 40 Congress MLAs have decided to give Rs 1 lakh each from their first salary towards this fund and more funds would be collected from industries under the corporate social responsibility."

Himachal Govt announces fund for higher education of 6,000 orphan children

The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced establishing a INR 101 crore fund, Mukhya Mantri Sukhashraya Sahayata Kosh, for 6,000 orphan children in the state for their higher education and day-to-day needs.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said "all the 40 Congress MLAs have decided to give Rs 1 lakh each from their first salary towards this fund and more funds would be collected from industries under the corporate social responsibility."

“We would also request BJP legislators and other MLAs to come forward for this noble cause. The state government would be the parent of orphans living in orphanages or with relatives or those who have been adopted as well as single women and would provide funds for their education and day-to-day needs," the Chief Minister said. 

The candidates will be provided the pocket money of INR 4,000 per month so that they can fulfill their needs and live life like other kids, he said. "Income certificate would not be needed under this scheme and just an application would be enough, he said, adding the assistance will be given directly to a beneficiary's bank account by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. Funds would also be given for marriage of single women," he said.

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