Central Bureau of Communication, Thanjavur under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organised an awareness programme at Kattathupalam village in Kudoor Panchayat in Thiruvarur block of Thiruvarur district in coordination with Puthiyapathai Youth Association and Kasthuribhagandhi Women Association, Kattathupalam. Shri Arunkumar, Field Publicity Assistant, Central Bureau of Communication, Tiruchirappalli welcomed the gathering and explained the purpose of the programme.
Addressing the audience, Shri Murali, Technical Assistant, Central Bureau of Communication, Chennai explained various Government schemes including Mudra Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). Shri Ravindran, Field Publicity Assistant, Central Bureau of Communication, Thanjavur spoke on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, 181 and 1098 Services.
Various competitions for Rural Children and Women were conducted and the winners were honoured with prizes. An awareness song and drama programme was perfomed by Karai Kalaikavalar Kalaikuzhu, Karaikal, a registered Troupe of the Central Government. As part of the programme, printed materials on government schemes were also distributed to the public. At the end Shri Arun, Puthiyapathai Youth Association proposed vote of thanks.