Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a welfare scheme benefiting tailors, Rajakas (dhobis) and Nayee Brahmins (barbers), who had lost their livelihood due to COVID-19 pandemic. Titled ‘Jagananna Chedodu’, the scheme provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 each to the 2.47 lakh beneficiaries under 60 years of age. “For centuries, men and women from these communities have been making a living using their unique skill. Financial assistance to these communities has been included in our party manifesto,” said Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy. School kitsFurther, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy also said that school kits would be given to all the students on the reopening day on August 3.

Source: The Hindu June 10, 2020 17:46 UTC