Financial assistance extended under CM's Sishu Seva Scheme at Janata Bhavan

GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma provided financial assistance under the Chief Minister's Sishu Seva Scheme (Phase-II) to eight orphans who lost their parents during COVID-19 pandemic in a programme held at Janata Bhavan on Sunday.

The orphan children who received the assistance include Manjeet Baro, Taslima Khatun, Raju Chouhan, Annas Ali, Arjun Pegu, Shiba Pegu, Shivani Pegu and Priyanka Kalita.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also provided financial assistance to the orphaned children of the horrible Satekona murder case, Tuesbar R. Marak and Joreka R. Marak, both residents of Satekona village under Boko Police Station in Kamrup district. They are the two surviving children of Moinod D. Sangma and Salje R. Marak, who were murdered by miscreants on the night of September 1, 2021.

Under the assistance given, the children will be provided with a monthly income scheme (MIS) of Rs 3,500 per month, being the interest accrued on a Fixed Deposit of Rs 7.67 lakh deposited in their respective names. The MIS will continue till they attain the age of 24 years, when the principal amount will be deposited into their savings accounts.

Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora, Rajya Sabha MP Pabitra Margherita, Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua and other senior officials were also present.

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