KRISHNAGIRI: Collector V.K. Shanmugam on Tuesday distributed free colour television sets to 331 Sri Lankan Tamil living in Pampar, Pocphampalli, Kelavarapalli special camps.
He inaugurated the photographing of beneficiaries for the state government’s insurance scheme.
Four handicapped persons were given tri-cycles, hearing aid were given to two, identity cards to 12, Rs. 6,000 to 12 pregnant women through the state government’s maternity assistance scheme, legal heir certificate to one person. Mr. Shanmugam told refugees that basic facilities at the camps such as repairing of houses, drinking water supply and toilets, street lights and roads would be improved.
He said, as per the special permission announced by the state government, refugees now can apply for driving license and those who are working away from their camps on special permission can attend the roll call once in a month and get their monthly stipend.
Food Minister E.V. Velu visited all the three refugee camps during the first week of November and submitted the requirements to improve the basic amenities and demands of the refugees to the Chief Minister.
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