Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu: Scheme to support education of widows’ kids to be launched soon
The state government would soon launch the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana, a new initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to widows, destitute and divorced women and disabled parents to support the educational needs and well-being of their children.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that children under the age of 18, eligible women and disabled parents would get a monthly grant of Rs 1,000 to cover their educational, health and nutritional expenses. Additionally, children, who had secured admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma or vocational courses, would receive financial aid from the government to bear their tuition and hostel expenses, he added.
Sukhu said that widowed, deserted or abandoned women often faced arduous challenges in supporting their children, largely due to the lack of educational and financial resources. “These women are particularly vulnerable, lacking moral and financial support they need to sustain themselves and ensure their children’s education,” he added.
He said, “The Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana aims to prevent crimes such as child abuse, trafficking, teenage marriage and drug abuse by strengthening child protection at the family level.”
He added, “The scheme will also address the needs of children with disabled parents, recognising the strong link between disability, unemployment and poverty. Applications can be submitted to the local Child Development Project Officer.”
The Chief Minister said, “It is important to foster a supportive environment for vulnerable families, ensuring that children receive education and care they need to lead a dignified life.” He added, “From day one, the Congress government has prioritised giving a voice to underprivileged sections and has launched numerous initiatives to support them.”
Sukhu said, “There are some sections of society that are unable to come to us with their grievances and hardships, but as a sensitive government, we are committed to the well-being of every individual.”
