Kanpur: A transformative incident at a public hearing reshaped the future of eight-year-old Kashish who lost her mother and was abandoned by her father. But she now has an accommodation and legal safeguards, thanks to the district administration’s compassionate intervention.During a recent public hearing, Chandrabhan Pandey presented himself alongside his granddaughter Kashish. He detailed how he assumed responsibility for Kashish after his daughter passed away, as the child’s father remarried and abandoned his daughter.Chandrabhan Pandey disclosed that in 2019, the Kanpur Development Authority allocated a flat to his late daughter under the Pradhanmantri Awas Yojna’s Mahavir Scheme. Following her demise, his attempts to transfer the property to Kashish faced legal complications.Recognising the urgency, the district magistrate took immediate action, directing the district probation officer to coordinate with the Child Welfare Committee. Subsequently, under the Juvenile Justice Act, Chandrabhan Pandey received legal guardianship of Kashish, accompanied by necessary documentation.The Kanpur Development Authority has initiated the property transfer, with completion expected within a month. This will ensure Kashish receives her rightful inheritance of her mother’s residence.The district magistrate further arranged for the girl’s inclusion in the Chief Minister’s Child Service Scheme, guaranteeing a monthly support of Rs 2,500 until she reaches 18. Instructions were also issued for her admission to a nearby educational institution.District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh emphasised the govt’s commitment to supporting eligible children in need. “The administration is working with full sensitivity for the protection and bright future of destitute girls,” the DM said.
