<span style="color: #222222;">In Madhya Pradesh, the government approved a proposal today to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to the acid attack victims in the state. Prem Singh Patel, who has taken charge as the Minister for Social Justice, Divyang Welfare and Animal Husbandry, cleared the proposal during a meeting held with officials. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR Correspondent reports, officials claimed that this is the first file he has cleared after assuming charge of the ministry. Talking to media persons, the Minister informed that he has given approval to a proposal to give Rs 5,000 per month financial assistance to the victims of acid attack in the State so that they can lead their lives with dignity. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The beneficiaries would start getting the aid soon. According to the 'Sparsh' portal of the government, the number of acid attack victims in the State is 17. As per the official information, all divyang persons, including the acid attack victims, in the State currently get Rs 600 per month pension. The scope of divyangta in the State has been widened with the number of categories being increased to 21 from the earlier seven.</span><br />''