Tamil Nadu Welfare Board Schemes for Unorganised Workers Urged to Continue
Welfare Board schemes for unorganised workers must continue: Pon Kumar
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Pon Kumar, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board, emphasized the need to continue welfare schemes for unorganised workers during a May Day meeting in Thanjavur. He called for expedited housing assistance and regulation of construction material prices to prevent job losses.
- 01Pon Kumar advocates for the continuation of welfare schemes for unorganised workers in Tamil Nadu.
- 02He highlighted pending applications for housing assistance that have been stalled for three years.
- 03The meeting called for regulating construction material prices to prevent job losses.
- 04Kumar urged the new Chief Minister to maintain previous welfare initiatives to build voter trust.
- 05The election of ordinary citizens as MLAs was seen as a positive change.
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During a May Day meeting in Thanjavur, Pon Kumar (Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board) stressed the importance of continuing welfare schemes for unorganised workers in Tamil Nadu. He pointed out that applications for housing and construction assistance have been pending for three years, urging the government to expedite the disbursal of ₹4 lakh (approximately $4,800 USD) in housing assistance. The meeting, organized by various unions, also adopted resolutions to regulate the prices of construction materials, which have seen a steep increase, leading to job losses among workers. Kumar further called on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to uphold welfare schemes from the previous administration to restore voter confidence, noting that the electorate has sought change due to the failure of established parties to gain the trust of new voters. He welcomed the election of ordinary citizens as MLAs, viewing it as a positive development for democracy.
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The continuation of welfare schemes and expedited housing assistance could significantly improve the living conditions of unorganised workers in Tamil Nadu.
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