Odisha Governor extends Rs 1 lakh aid to orphan girl

In an act of compassion, Governor Raghubar Das provided financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to an orphan tribal girl to support her education during his last visit to Deogarh district last month. 

As per reports, the orphan girl, Puja Kisan is a resident of Nuagaon village under the Barkote block of the district. The Class-X student has lost both her father and mother.

Despite facing adversity, Puja continued her education refusing to succumb to despair.

During the Governor’s visit to Balam panchayat in the district, a woman of Nuagaon shared the girl’s hardship with Das. Touched by her story, Das offered Puja Rs 1 lakh from the special fund of the Governor to help her with her studies. 

Das also ordered the district administration to extend all possible help to the girl.

Following the order by the Governor, Puja was included in the Mission Vatsalya scheme. Under the scheme, Puja will be provided Rs 4,000 every month till she reaches the age of 18.