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Kerala sanctions Rs 14.4 crore for Endosulfan victims’ relief
The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 14.40 crore to continue the 'Sneha Sandhwanam' rehabilitation package for Endosulfan-affected people in Kasaragod district. The funds, allocated through the Social Justice Department, are part of…
The Story in Brief
The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 14.40 crore to continue the 'Sneha Sandhwanam' rehabilitation package for Endosulfan-affected people in Kasaragod district. The funds, allocated through the Social Justice Department, are part of the state budget for 2026-27.
Of the total, Rs 9.84 crore is set aside for monthly relief from April 2026 to March 2027 for 5,208 existing beneficiaries. Another Rs 2.64 crore will cover 1,000 new beneficiaries. Rs 64.76 lakh goes to caregivers under the 'Ashwasakiranam' scheme. The government has also allocated Rs 10.05 lakh for education support for 400 children and Rs 1.16 crore for upgrading child rehabilitation centres.
The Indian Opinion
The UDF government claims credit for acting after five years of alleged inaction, but the real test is whether relief reaches victims on time. With 5,208 existing and 1,000 new beneficiaries, the state must ensure no one is left out due to bureaucratic delays. Will the next budget sustain this allocation, or will victims again face uncertainty?
Source: thehindu.com
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