Kurichiyarpatti, a 100% socially-secured village
The Hindu
Kurichiyarpatti village in Rajapalayam union has achieved a unique feat of all persons above 18 years of age from 290 families having enrolled themselves under the Central government sponsored old age
Kurichiyarpatti village in Rajapalayam union has achieved a unique feat of all persons above 18 years of age from 290 families having enrolled themselves under the Central government sponsored old age pension scheme and life insurance and accident insurance schemes. “Kurichiyarpatti has become 100% socially-secured village with all the eligible persons having joined the schemes. We plan to replicate this model in at least 100 villages that will provide financial stability for each family,” Collector J. Meghanath Reddy said. He unveiled a board and planted saplings in the village to mark declaration of Kurichiyarpatti as 100% socially-secured village on Thursday.More Related News
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