Uttarakhand announces pension for acid attack survivors in state after release of Deepika Padukones Chhapaak

12 Jan 2020

With the release of Deepika Padukone s starrer Chhapaak Uttarakhand state government has announced to start a pension scheme for acid attack survivors which is based on survivor Laxmi Agarwal. As of now, there are 10-11 acid attack survivors living in the state of Uttarkhand. Rekha Arya, State Women, and Child Welfare Minister, while announcing the scheme said that the government is planning to start a pension scheme under which Rs 5000-6000 will be provided every month to the survivors so that they can live a life with dignity. Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak is a tale of hope and triumph.Directed by Meghna Gulzar, produced by Fox Star Studios, Deepika Padukones KA Production, Meghna Gulzar & Govind Singh Sandhus Mriga Films, written by Atika Chohan and Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak released on 10th January 2020. ALSO READ: Delhi High Court restrains Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak screening from January 15