Govt sets January launch for child, birth benefit plan
The government expects to introduce in January next year the manda pracharath, a new welfare package targeting pregnant women and mothers of small children who are low-income earners.
The benefits, which includes financial help for pregnant women and allowances for mothers with children up to six years of age, were promised by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) during the election campaign.
Mongkol Bangprapa
