Kallakurichi — A review meeting regarding the rehabilitation of sanitation workers was conducted at the Kallakurichi Collectorate Office. The meeting was chaired by Venkatesan, the Chairman of the National Commission for Sanitation Workers, with Collector Prasanth leading the proceedings.
The meeting focused on various issues concerning sanitation workers, including their monthly wages, working hours, provision of necessary safety gear, medical examination details, workplace safety, membership registration for welfare schemes, and access to government welfare benefits. It was emphasized that sanitation workers should be paid their wages on time without delay, and that the required safety equipment must be continuously provided to ensure their protection while working.
Further discussions also highlighted the need for sanitation workers to be registered as members of welfare schemes, ensuring that they receive all eligible government assistance. The concerned officials were instructed to ensure that all government services are delivered to sanitation workers without delay.
The meeting was attended by SP Rajath Chaturvedi, DRO Sathyanarayanan, Collector's Personal Assistant Dhanalakshmi, Municipal Commissioners, Panchayat Executive Officers, and sanitation workers. Sanitation workers were informed that they could contact the helpline number 011-24648924 to report their grievances or requests.
