Ashrams should connect them to NGOs and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to provide them with the necessary assistance. 11.2 The concerned District Legal Service Authority should design and launch campaigns to sensitize people about the various benefits and schemes available for the widows in their states. An example of a good practice is DLSA Kurukshetra's Campaign namely "AtamnirbhartaMera Adikhar"for widows, under which a team of youth were trained by empanelledadvocates to disseminate important information and organize camps for widows. 11.3 Widows should be made aware of various enabling provisions of Acts, viz. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956; The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973/ Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956; The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, etc. so that they are aware of their rights. From time to time, concerned authorities should review the cases related proprietary rights or rights of residence, right of maintenance, right against any form of violence against widows for ensuring adequate relief in a time-bound manner. 11.4 Last rites of the widows should be carried out in a dignified manner by the shelter homes/ Ashrams. It should be done in accordance to the rituals and faith of the destitute widows. 11.5 The destitute widows should be encouraged to participate in social and political activities, if necessary, by providing horizontal reservation in panchayats and municipal bodies. 11.6 Section 80G of the Income Tax Act in India provides exemptions for donations made to specified charitable institutions and funds, making donations to registered shelter homes applicable to tax exemptions. Similarly, under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, companies can contribute to initiatives that promote gender equality, empowering women, setting up homes and hostels for women and orphans; setting up old age homes, etc. Towards this, awareness building programmes should be undertaken to encourage private entities and individuals to support widows and donate to shelter homes/Ashrams. 11.7 Poverty indicators tailored to widows should be developed. Qualitative data should be prepared to understand the challenges faced by widows. 11.8 TheCollector & District magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner should be made accountable for the implementation of various welfare schemes regarding food, shelter, dignity and for protection of property.