Initiative under way for welfare of marginalised communities

Collectors asked to conduct field study to assess their status

In a significant social reform, Tamil Nadu has embarked on a mission to conduct a district-wise enumeration of Narikuravas, tribals and other members of marginalised communities, and ensure that they have access to basic infrastructural facilities and are covered under social security schemes.

Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu has directed District Collectors to conduct field study and send a report on their economic status as well.

Revenue officials have been mandated with the task of visiting villages for an on-the-spot assessment of the basic infrastructural facilities available to the members of these communities. Officials are preparing a report on the number of families, their educational/economic status, nature and ownership of house (concrete/thatched) or house site, school-going children, access to toilet/drinking water/road facilities, drainage facilities, access to primary healthcare etc.