Rajasthan: Kota's Covid widows are victims of state neglect

Apart from financial issues, they often face social stigma due to their widowhood.

WrittenBy:Akanksha Kumar& Shivangi Saxena
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In Rajasthan's Kota, women who lost their husbands to Covid are struggling on many fronts. Apart from financial issues, they often face social stigma due to their widowhood. The state government has announced that these women will receive monetary help under the Palanhar scheme, but several women told Newslaundry that they've received nothing so far.

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