Govt. focussing on enhancing financial support for women: Minister
The Hindu
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Minister for Social Welfare Geetha Jeevan has said that the State government is focussing on enhancing financial support for women. Speaking at a function to distribute welfare assistance to the tune of ₹3.20 crore to women beneficiaries under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment here on Tuesday, the Minister said steps were being taken to provide income support to families headed by women. Ms. Geetha Jeevan said with the State government announcing cash relief of ₹2,000 for transgenders during the pandemic, about 254 transgenders in Krishnagiri district would receive ₹2,000 directly credited to their bank accounts.
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