Under this mechanism, the programme Diviyata Saviyak provides grants of Rs. 2 million each for the construction or purchase of houses for orphaned children, while the programme Artha provides a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for children who have lost both parents.
Explaining support programs for orphaned children.
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