Scheme has been Made Gender-Neutral, Now Men and Transgenders will also be able to take advantage of this shceme
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 14-
Punjab’s cabinet minister for Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that the state government has taken a unique step by making the "Punjab Financial Assistance Scheme for Acid Victims-2024" gender-neutral. This scheme, which was previously limited to women, will now also benefit male and transgender acid victims. Under this initiative, acid victims will receive a monthly financial assistance of 10,000.
Dr. Baljit Kaur expressed her gratitude to Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and his entire cabinet for this significant decision. She stated that this move reflects the government's commitment to equality and justice in society.
The Minister further informed that the Punjab Govt has decided to increase financial assistance for acid victims. Under the scheme, the monthly assistance has been raised from 8,000 to 10,000. The "Punjab Financial Assistance Scheme for Acid Attack Victims-2017" Making the scheme gender neutral, the scheme will now be known as the "Punjab Financial Assistance Scheme for Acid Attack Victims-2024" scheme.