Maha govt mulls financial aid for rape, acid attack victims
December 19, 2012 10:58
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government has taken serious cognisance of the rising cases of rape and acid attacks in state and is planning to bear the for medical and legal aid, counselling and rehabilitation expenses of the victims.
Under the Peedit Mahila Navjeevan Yojana, the government plans to provide financial assistance of Rs two lakh to the victims to fight their case to seek justice and also rehabilitation.
The women and child welfare department has prepared the proposal for approval by the Cabinet. As soon as the case of attack is reported, Rs 20,000 financial aid would be provided. For legal and medical aid, Rs 50,000 would be given.
Later, for the victim's rehabilitation Rs 1.30 lakh would be provided, department officials saud, "The entire amount will be deposited in the victim's bank account in a phased manner," sources added.
Under the Peedit Mahila Navjeevan Yojana, the government plans to provide financial assistance of Rs two lakh to the victims to fight their case to seek justice and also rehabilitation.
The women and child welfare department has prepared the proposal for approval by the Cabinet. As soon as the case of attack is reported, Rs 20,000 financial aid would be provided. For legal and medical aid, Rs 50,000 would be given.
Later, for the victim's rehabilitation Rs 1.30 lakh would be provided, department officials saud, "The entire amount will be deposited in the victim's bank account in a phased manner," sources added.
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