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CIL ASHIS Scheme
Context:
Coal India Limited (CIL) has launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative named CIL ASHIS (Ayushman Shiksha Sahayata) aimed at supporting children who have lost their parents to COVID-19.
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The initiative was unveiled at a special event held at the Supreme Court of India, which coincided with the court’s 75th anniversary celebrations.
Key Highlights:
- Objective: To provide scholarships and compassionate appointments to families affected by COVID-19.
- Scholarship Scheme: To provide financial assistance to children. Identified by various High Courts based on available records.
- Number of Beneficiaries: 1,645 children.
- Scholarship Amount: ₹45,000 per child per year.
- Duration: Scholarships will be awarded for four years to help these children complete their studies.
- Compassionate Appointments: To offer employment to the families of deceased employees who lost their lives while in service.
- Number of Beneficiaries: 424 letters were issued.
- These jobs aim to provide support to families during times of distress.
