HP to soon launch ‘Sukh Shiksha Yojana’: CM Sukhu

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh govt will soon launch ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana’ aimed at providing financial assistance to widows, destitute women, divorced women and disabled parents to support the education and well-being of their children, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday.The CM said the scheme was aimed to support two specific age groups. For children under the age of 18, eligible women and disabled parents will get a monthly grant of Rs 1,000 to cover their educational, health, and nutritional expenses. Whereas, children who secure admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, or vocational courses will receive financial aid from the govt to bear tuition and hostel expenses.Sukhu further said women who are widowed, deserted or abandoned often face arduous challenges in supporting their children, largely due to a lack of educational and financial resources. “These women are particularly vulnerable, lacking the moral and financial support they need to sustain and ensure their children’s education,” he added. He said the scheme aimed to prevent crimes such as child abuse, trafficking, child marriage, and drug abuse by strengthening child protection at family level.

TB survivors to launch city's 1st women-led support group

By year-end, Mumbai will see its first women-led community-based organisation (CBO) for TB patients, launched by TB survivors. Aimed at combating stigma and providing essential support, the group will fill the gap left by Mdecins Sans Frontires' withdrawal from India. This initiative will emphasize patient counseling, medication access, and outreach efforts.

How can parents inspire lifelong fitness in their children?

Promoting lifelong fitness in children is essential, and parents play a key role by setting an example. By integrating a variety of activities, motivating children without pressure, incorporating movement into daily routines, and making fitness fun, children can develop a positive and lasting attitude towards physical activity.

State Farm joins Patrick Mahomes 15 and The Mahomies Foundation aiming to improve the lives of children

Patrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, focused on children's health and wellness, recently partnered with State Farm. The Boys and Girls Clubs in Independence, Missouri, were renamed in his honor. Mahomes continues to set records, aiming for a third straight Super Bowl win and reaching 30,000 career passing yards faster than anyone in NFL history.

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