Kerala State government has launched Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme 2020. In this scheme, the Kerala govt. will provide financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 to close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them.
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The state cabinet has given approval of Rs. 99 lakh for Abhayakiranam scheme aiming at the welfare of widows.
The main objective of Abhayakiranam scheme is to provide safe and better living environment to destitute and homeless widows.
In the initial phase, the Kerala govt. has accorded administrative sanction for providing financial assistance to 200 persons at Rs 1,000 each for 6 months.