Jalandhar (The Stellar News): In a humanitarian gesture, the Punjab government on Tuesday provided monetary assistance of Rs. one Lakh to 70-Years-old lady Kamlesh Kumari (Bebe Ji), who is running a tiny Parantha shop in the Phagwara Gate market in the evening till midnight for about 30 years. Assistant Commissioner (General) Hardeep Singh Tuesday evening visited the house of Kamlesh Kumari in Parkash Nagar locality and handed over the cheque to her on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said that following the directions of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who had announced this financial assistance a few days ago, the district administration has handed over a cheque to the Kamlesh Kumari.
He mentioned that earlier financial assistance worth Rs. 50,000 was also provided to Kamlesh Kumari from the CSR funds to encourage this elderly entrepreneur. In addition to this, the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder had also announced a financial help of Rs. One Lakh, which administration provided today. The district administration was committed to providing necessary assistance to our senior citizens so that they could live respectfully, the Deputy Commissioner added.
Kamlesh Kumari lauded the Punjab government for understanding her concerns and providing her this much-needed help, especially during these trying times. She said that this unforgettable help has come as succor to her by the state government.
