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SC asks states to give Rs 2,000 per month for education of children from institutions now with their familiesPTI
Last Updated: Dec 15, 2020, 02:16 PM IST
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The apex court also said state governments should provide necessary infrastructure, including books and stationery, to CCIs for the online classes of children living there on the basis of recommendation from district child protection units within 30 days.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states to provide Rs 2,000 a month for the education of each child who was in a child care institution (CCI) and now been restored to his or her family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The apex court also said state governments should provide necessary infrastructure, including books and stationery, to CCIs for the online classes of children living there on the basis of recommendation from district child protection units within 30 days.
Updated Dec 15, 2020 | 17:00 IST
Taking suo moto cognizance on the impact of COVID19 on children in Child Care Institutions, CCIs, Supreme Court has directed States to ensure online classes, teachers to all. SC asks States to ensure online classes to all in CCI | Photo Credit: iStock Images
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states to provide Rs 2,000 a month for the education of each child who was in a child care institution (CCI) and now been restored to his or her family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The apex court also said state governments should provide necessary infrastructure, including books and stationery, to CCIs for the online classes of children living there on the basis of recommendation from district child protection units within 30 days.