Odisha officials address delayed financial aid for Covid orphans

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Odisha's Covid orphans have not received financial aid since March, impacting over 50,000 children. The Ashirbad scheme, providing Rs 1,500-Rs 2,500 monthly, is facing payment disruptions. Officials are working to resolve the issue, with pending assistance expected after approval. The scheme, launched in 2021, supports children who lost parents to Covid-19. A proposal to extend it for five more years is under consideration.


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