Transgenders from Tamil Nadu, WB sought most aid during lockdown

Through the National Backward Class Finance and Development Corporation, Union ministry of social justice and welfare transferred a one-time cash assistance of Rs 1,500 to 6,940 people in 33 states, nearly one-fifth were from Tamil Nadu (1,036). West Bengal came next (814), followed by Chhattisgarh (624), Karnataka (561), Maharashtra (510) and Rajasthan (215).

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