Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary to be observed as ‘Girl Child Protection Day’

Chennai: On February 20, Chief Minister Edappadi announced that February 24, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, will be observed as the ‘State Girl Child Protection Day’.

Chennai: On February 20, Chief Minister Edappadi announced that February 24, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, will be observed as the ‘State Girl Child Protection Day’.

Announcing five schemes for children living in government-run homes, the CM in a suo motu statement in the Assembly, on Thursday announced that after completion of 21 years, a sum of Rs. 2 lakhs will be deposited in the bank in the name of the orphaned girls who live in government-run homes.

And, a special grant for girls Bellow 18 years will be given to ensure their social and financial safety. 

The CM informed that the assistance will continue to be provided till they complete 50 years of age. The monthly amount paid to the foster parents of the girls will be increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 4,000, the CM announced in the assembly. 

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