TOI impact: Help and hope spring for 1972 rape survivor; ‘Mathura’ to receive Rs 10 lakh aid, pension

A 1972 rape survivor, whose case led to landmark legal reforms, was found living in dire conditions. A TOI report sparked immediate action from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and widespread support from across India and abroad. Authorities have pledged financial aid, housing, and rations, offering a lifeline to the woman known as ‘Mathura’.