Kanimozhi inaugurates shelter for homeless women in Thoothukudi
The HinduThoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday inaugurated the “Namma Thoothukudi Maghizhvagam- a home of hope for women”, a shelter for homeless women. The shelter, established in Thoothukudi with 20 beds, aims to care for individuals, who have recovered from mental health issues but are unable to return home or not accepted by their families. Speaking at the inauguration, Ms. Kanimozhi highlighted the past mistreatment of individuals with mental health issues stating, “In the past people with mental health problems were confined to rooms or chained and were treated horribly. Earlier in the day, Ms. Kanimozhi also inaugurated an art exhibition based on ‘Tirukkural’ organised to commemorate the silver jubilee of the installation of Tiruvalluvar statue in Kanniyakumari.
Discover Related
