Chandigarh, June 7 -- Social Justice, empowerment and minorities minister Baljit Kaur on Friday said that the state government has released Rs.16.36 crore under the Ashirwad Scheme for 3,207 beneficiaries during the current financial year. She said that the amount was sanctioned after applications were received through the Ashirwad Portal from beneficiaries belonging to Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections across 18 districts. The state government provides financial assistance of Rs.51,000 for the marriage of girls belonging to families with low-income backgrounds. HTC...