Dh11,245 for every widow's remarriage

Widow re-marriage has got a huge boost in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Widows who want to remarry will get a financial assistance of Rs2 lakh (approximately Dh11,245) from the state government.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement during an interaction through a programme called 'Aakashwani Dil Se' on Sunday. He urged the people to help the government to end practices like child marriage, dowry and others by providing equal opportunity to female child, ANI reports.

"Efforts are being made to empower women financially and socially. The state government will not leave even a single stone unturned to make the life of the women of the state better," he said.

"We will provide an assistance of Rs2 lakh to the widows who want to remarry," he added.
In order to promote health education among women, the Madhya Pradesh government will also provide sanitary napkins in the tribal area on half of its price.

Chouhan said that his government will provide relaxation to the female candidates willing to join the state police service.

"We will give relaxation in the entrance test to the women on their height, physical fitness and others. Husband and wife working in government sector will be transferred at same place," he said.

With the increase in crime against women, the chief minister assured that they will introduce provision in the legislature to ensure that rapists are punished strictly.

"Soon, the government will introduce strict law to ensure every rapist is severely punished. We will introduce rigorous imprisonment for the one accused of eve-teasing. Only buses with CCTV camera will be provided license to prevent such incidents," he said.

The chief minister pointed out, "There are 26 lakh girls in the state, when they will turn 21, Rs31 crore will be transferred in their account in total."

Source: Khaleej Times