Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana: A Promise Yet to be Fulfilled
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana |
| Announced By | Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh |
| Announcement Date | May 2021 |
| Purpose | To provide financial aid and free education to children who lost their parents or sole earning member to Covid-19. |
| Financial Assistance | Rs. 5,000 per month per child |
| Key Promises | - Financial aid of Rs. 5,000 per month- Free education- Ayushman Bharat cards for healthcare |
| Current Status | - Many beneficiaries have not received financial assistance since January 2023- Ayushman Bharat cards remain unactivated for many children |
| Schemes Involved | - Sponsorship Scheme- Mukhyamantri Bal Ashirwad Yojana |
| Beneficiaries | Children who lost their parents or sole earning member to Covid-19 in Madhya Pradesh |