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Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers

Launched on 1st June 2004, the scheme "Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers" by the Dept. of Handlooms & Textiles, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, provides ex-gratia of ₹ 1,50,000/- provided to the family / next of kin of the weavers who commit suicide due to weaving-related distress.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
States and UTsAndhra Pradesh
Areas
Scheme forFamilies
TagsWeaver, Death, Suicide, Ex-Gratia, Rehabilitation, Family

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