DW BUREAU / Chandigarh The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said that it is difficult to put into words the pain of the children who have lost their parents during the Corona pandemic. These children have to face many challenges in the near future. PM Cares for Children is a small effort to reduce such challenges. Every countryman empathises and stands with such children. The Prime Minister on Monday was virtually interacting with the children being released the beneficiary amount from PM Cares for Children. In Haryana, 93 beneficiary children listened to the Prime Minister at different district headquarters. Certificates of benefits related to various Central scheme and health cards of Ayushman Bharat Scheme were distributed to the beneficiary children by the Chief Guests present at the headquarters. Nodal Minister of State for Women and Child Development Department, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda virtually connected from Kaithal district. She said that arrangements have been made to give benefits under PM Cares Scheme to the children who lost their parents during the Corona pandemic. Along with financial assistance to such children, it has been ensured that these children get education and health services as well. PM Cares for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on May 29, 2021. The scheme provides financial assistance, assistance for lodging, housing, schooling, higher education and health insurance. During this, Director General of Women and Child Development Department, Smt. Hema Sharma was also present. In this episode, Haryana's Agriculture Minister, Sh. Jai Prakash Dalal and Bhiwani MP, Sh. Dharambir were also connected from Bhiwani. Sh. Dalal said that through this scheme the orphaned children will have an all-round development for their education, health and will ensure a bright future. He elaborated that the government will not let there be any problems in the lives of these children. Member of Parliament, Sh. Dharambir Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Modi, the government is extending the benefits of schemes to every needy person. The PM Cares for Children Scheme will prove to be very helpful for the children orphaned during COVID pandemic. Agriculture Minister and MP distributed letters of profit to the children. On Monday, Kurukshetra MP, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, MLA Sh. Subhash Sudha and Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Mukul Kumar gave bank pass book to 3 beneficiaries of Kurukshetra after depositing Rs 10 lakh each under PM CARES for Children Scheme. Along with this, health cards and certificates were distributed for getting treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Member of Parliament, Sh. DP Vats on Monday distributed benefit letters to the children under the PM CARES for Children scheme. He said that this is an important scheme started during the Corona period as it will ensure all-round development of destitute children and will ensure that other basic facilities are provided to the children. Municipal Corporation Mayor, Sh. Renu Bala Gupta and Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Anish Yadav gave the benefits of PM CARES for Children Scheme to beneficiary children in Karnal's Mini Secretariat Auditorium. The Deputy Commissioner said that this scheme is a ray of hope for the children who have lost their parents. With this they can achieve new heights in future. Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Partha Gupta said that the future of the children would be brighter and children would be empowered through education as well. He said that the Prime Minister provided assurance to the children who have lost their parents during the Corona period and now the government is the guardian of such children. In this episode, while giving benefits to these children, today the Prime Minister has presented a kit of benefits to be received under the PM CARES for Children Scheme and has wished for a bright future for all the children. (editor@dailyworld.in)