The Maharashtra government has announced to provide financial aid and 5- kg ration to 5,600 sex workers in Mumbai so they could cope up with the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/coronavirus-all" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> pandemic.
Every sex worker will receive Rs 5,000 per month, 3 kg wheat and 2 kg rice till the pandemic is over. Their school going children will also receive Rs 2,500 per month for online education, reports <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-to-give-rations-aid-to-mumbai-sex-workers-during-pandemic-7064420/" target="_blank">Indian Express</a>.
Read:&nbsp;<a title="MVA first birthday: BJP hates what Maharashtra loves" href="https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mva-first-birthday-bjp-hates-what-maharashtra-loves/23111230">MVA first birthday: BJP hates what Maharashtra loves</a>
However, activists have pointed out that many sex workers who do not have identity proofs like Aadhaar card have been left out by the state government.
<h3>Keep scrolling to read more news</h3>
Catch up on all the latest <a title="mid-day news" href="https://www.mid-day.com/news" target="_blank">Crime, National, International and Hatke news</a> here. Also download the new mid-day <a title="mid-day android app " href="https://goo.gl/8Xlcvr" target="_blank">Android</a> and <a title="mid-day iOS app" href="https://goo.gl/KQziH4" target="_blank">iOS</a> apps to get latest updates. 
Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (<a title="MID-DAY on Telegram" href="https://t.me/middayinfomedialtd" target="_blank">@middayinfomedialtd</a>) and stay updated with the latest news

However, activists have pointed out that many sex workers who do not have identity proofs like aadhar card have been left out by the state government. 

Maha govt to provide financial aid, ration to sex workers in Mumbai

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Ganeshotsav 2026

Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Article / Maha govt to provide financial aid, ration to sex workers in Mumbai

Maha govt to provide financial aid, ration to sex workers in Mumbai

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Ganeshotsav 2026