In recent developments, the Maharashtra government has launched a special mission to help women who have lost their husbands due to the coronavirus.
Moreover, the state government has decided to provide an array of services under one roof. This new programme “Mission Vatsalya” has been curated for widows, especially from rural areas who come from poor backgrounds and deprived sections.
According to reports, at least 15,095 women lost their husbands due to COVID-19 in the last 18 months. In addition, a total of 14,661 women have been listed by the District Task Force, WCD Department staff, child development project officers, local unit officers and Anganwadi workers are visiting homes of such women and providing them with these services. Furthermore, the department has reached out to about 10,500 women.
On the other hand, earlier on Tuesday, August 24, crossed a milestone of 90 lakh vaccinations despite facing a shortage of vials. A total of 90,93,920 vaccine doses have been administered in Mumbai since the start of the drive-in January, reports stated. Of the total, at least 67.5 lakh people have got the first dose, while 23.4 lakh have been fully vaccinated. On Tuesday, August 24, and Wednesday, August 25, limited public centres administered vaccines. Over 83,650 people could get inoculated — around 47,000 in public centres and 36,662 at private ones.
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