VRINDAVAN: Widows of the holy city will soon be able to avail of free rides in government-run roadways buses anywhere in the state. The move comes close on the heels of their trip to the Taj Mahal and an announcement that they would be given Aadhar cards for identification, enabling them to eventually get voter ID cards.
Mathura district officials said on Monday that details of free trips on state-run buses are being worked out.
The state government has also announced a fund of Rs 1.1 crore for providing better facilities at widows' shelter home, while an announcement to construct a new shelter home has also been made earlier. The fund will be utilized to buy one ambulance, besides improving the basic amenities like water and electricity connectivity at the shelter homes.
As widows earn a meagre sum as livelihood, the state government will soon give them passes or some identification for availing free bus service, officials said.
Several other measures are being taken to improve the lot of widows in the Braj area, according to chief development officer (CDO) Andra Vamsi. A comprehensive survey is being conducted to get an accurate number of widows. The Supreme Court has called for a detailed report, district officials informed. These women have to be helped to find an accommodation and get their Aadhar cards made. The CDO is the nodal officer for coordinating work done by various agencies.
Meanwhile, divisional commissioner Pradip Bhatnagar along with district officials reviewed facilities for widows. On a recent visit, he inspected the various projects run for them.
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