Awards for federations, SHGs

Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday presented the Manimekalai awards to five panchayat-level federations (PLFs) and 10 self-help groups (SHGs) in recognition of their contribution to the movement to empower rural women.  The five award-winning federations, Chettipulam PLF in Nagapattinam district; Vadaputhupatti PLF in Theni district; Swamithoppu PLF in Kaniyakumari; Velur PLF in Pudukottai and Periyapillaivalasai PLF in Tirunelveli district were presented a cash award of Rs. 3 lakh each...........

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