Commissioner of Rehabilitation inspects Lankan refugee camps

‘Steps will be taken to organise a job fair for the educated at the camps’

Commissioner of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils Jacintha Lazarus inspected Sri Lankan Tamils’ refugee camps at Thoppukollai in Alangudi taluk; Azhiyanilai in Aranthangi taluk; and Thekkatur in Tirumayam taluk on Friday to check the facilities available at the camps. Ms. Jacintha Lazarus interacted with the refugees and out heard their grievances. During inspection, Ms. Lazarus ascertained the availability of basic amenities such as provision of drinking water, electricity, roads and drainage facility, besides job and educational opportunities for the refugees. She received petitions from the inmates.