Grievance meeting held for conservancy workers in Thoothukudi

The Chairman of Tamil Nadu Sanitation Workers Welfare Board Thippampatti V. Aruchami presided over the grievance redress meeting for conservancy workers in Thoothukudi. At the meeting he also distributed welfare assistance for the conservancy workers under Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Limited.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Aruchamy highlighted the efforts of conservancy workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the conservancy workers’ request for a special relief fund given during the COVID-19 period would be reviewed and necessary measures taken.

He urged the conservancy workers to immediately report, if there are any instances where they are forced to enter the drainage system manually. He also highlighted the welfare initiatives being implemented by the Tamil Nadu government for conservancy workers. Additionally he mentioned that a proposal has been submitted to increase the accident compensation amount from ₹5 lakh to ₹8 lakh.

Thoothukudi District Revenue Officer A. Ravichandran and other officials were present at the meeting.