8.1 The support and satisfaction that an individual garners from being a member of a community is irreplaceable. Community-based networks and support groups to promote festivities, gatherings, community-based activities, etc.should be strategically designed and administered. 8.2 The knowledge and experiences of widows are vital in spreading and inculcating Indian ethos among children. Their services can be utilized by Aanganwadis, orphanages, and primary schools, where these women can share their skills and knowledge, contributing to the enhancement of children's life skills. This initiative will, in turn, create a sense of purpose among the widows. 8.3 Widows desiring to remarry or find partners should be linked to appropriate agencies/NGOs. 8.4 At the time of remarriage from a shelter home, the widow should have the option of returning to the home without undergoing fresh formalities in case the marriage or relationship fails, or the spouse or partner dies. 8.5 The state government may provide suitable fundsfor marriage under existing schemes for widow remarriage also. 9. Lack of data about Issues of destitute widows: 9.1 Research and data lacunae in terms of the demographics, issues, requirements of widows'demands to be addressed as prerequisites. 9.2 More studies and surveys should be conducted in order to bring into focus the areas where interventions are needed on an urgent basis. 10. Utilization of the literature and suggestions made previously: 10.1 There is a need for suitable legislation to deal with the plight of abandoned widows, such as that against Sati Pratha. 10.2 The government may like to review The Widows (Protection and Maintenance) Bill, 2015' introduced by Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Hon'ble M.P. at the 17"^ Lok Sabha so that legislation could be brought about the welfare of the widows. 10.3 The report of the Committee constituted under the direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India submitted in 2017 proposed a Common Working Plan with a list of executing agencies - all the agencies should work in synergy to achieve execution and implementation of the guidelines and suggestions wherever applicable. 11. Other Important measures: 11.1 Widows often struggle to find legal support due to various factors like lack of knowledge, lack of family support, and absence of financial support. This makes them more vulnerable because they are unable to seek remedy if their rights are violated. Legal aid should be provided to widows in need. The shelter homes and