Lucknow, June 9 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to extend housing and health insurance benefits to women affected by triple talaq and acid attacks as part of its efforts to strengthen their social, economic and health security. The Women Welfare Department has begun collecting verified data on women affected by triple talaq, acid attacks and destitute women to ensure they are linked with key welfare schemes on a priority basis.
According to officials, eligible beneficiaries will be covered under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana, Chief Minister Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana.
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