New Beginnings: Empowering Former Devadasis with Comprehensive Support
Published on: Feb. 10, 2026, 10:54 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A report recommends a holistic rehabilitation package for over 23,000 former Devadasis, focusing on marriage incentives, education, health coverage, and skill-based livelihoods. The survey, submitted by Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, outlines measures to ensure dignity and economic self-reliance, impacting three generations in Karnataka.
