Hairdressers, washermen apply for Covid cash benefits

Mysuru: Nearly 6,000 hairdressers and washermen (dhobis) have sought one-time cash compensation of Rs 5,000 announced by the government for being out of job during the lockdown in Mysuru district.
About 62,000 washermen and 2,30,000 hairdressers from across the state are seeking the benefit by applying through Seva Sindhu portal.
A C Thammanna, assistant director of the labour department, said their officials have started the verification of applications received through the portal.The department has also recommended the government to transfer the funds after verifying the applicants’ details like Aadhaar, bank account and others which have been sought by the government.
Many more of them are expected to apply for the benefit as the government extended the deadline to August 15.
Even those hairdressers and dhobis who do not have any licence and identity cards issued by the competent authorities of the government can apply by providing necessary supporting documents.
As people from different sections of society were affected during the lockdown, the state government announced the one-time relief package of Rs 1,610 crore to farmers, flower-growers, autorickshaw/ taxi drivers, MSMEs, large industries, weavers, construction workers and hairdressers.
“The government has been transparent in the selection of beneficiaries at villages, cities and towns. Over 62,000 washermen and 2,30,000 hairdressers working in rural and urban areas of the state will benefit,” Thammanna explained.