Hingoli/New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- : National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Friday reached out to Ramabai Ashok Ranveer, the Maharashtra woman who recently captured public attention after winning a marathon barefoot to support her daughters' education and assured her of all possible assistance.
Rahatkar said she had directed local authorities to ensure that Ramabai and her family receive benefits under various government welfare schemes. She also announced financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from the prize money she had received through a recent award.
Ramabai(47), a cook from Hingoli district, has been single-handedly raising her two daughters since the death of her husband in 2012. While one daughter is preparing fo...