Amid backlash, TN brings six schemes for sanitary workers

Initiatives include provision of free breakfast, housing, edu among others

- T MURUGANANDHAM @ Chennai

IN the backdrop of the criticisms from its allies as well as opposition parties regarding the manner in which the DMK government handled the strike of sanitation staff in Chennai, especially how they were evicted from the protest site on Wednesday night, the state government on Thursday announced six special schemes for these workers across the state.

The schemes include provision of free breakfast, housing, enhanced insurance cover, special focus in identifying and treating occupational diseases, support for self-employment, and support for children of sanitation workers to pursue higher education.

The CM, referring to the special schemes, said on X that his government would never compromise on the dignity of sanitation workers, who toil tirelessly at all hours to keep the cities running every day.