48 students to receive financial aid worth Rs 23 lakh, DC distributes sponsorship cheques under Mission Vatsalya Scheme

Jalandhar: On Thursday, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal distributed Rs. 23 lakh in financial assistance to 48 underprivileged children as part of the Social Security Department’s sponsorship scheme. While distributing the cheques to children, Dr. Aggarwal said that under the “Mission Vatsalya Scheme,” children who have lost their parents are provided financial help to ensure.

Jalandhar: On Thursday, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal distributed Rs. 23 lakh in financial assistance to 48 underprivileged children as part of the Social Security Department’s sponsorship scheme.

While distributing the cheques to children, Dr. Aggarwal said that under the “Mission Vatsalya Scheme,” children who have lost their parents are provided financial help to ensure their education and social welfare.

He urged the children to work hard for success and stated that the sponsorship scheme aimed to make them self-reliant for their future educational pursuits.

It should be noted that children between the ages of 0-18 who have lost their parents are covered under the sponsorship scheme. He also directed the District Program Office that no eligible children are left behind from this welfare scheme, as it is beneficial for their future financial stability.

DPO Manjinder Singh mentioned that eligible individuals may contact the office of the District Program Officer, Gandhi Vanita Ashram, Jalandhar city, to register themselves under this scheme.