Sanitation, healthcare are a far cry in this rehabilitation camp for Sri Lankan Tamils
The Hindu
The residents demands include a PHC and toilets with water facilities
Dwelling units in the size of 10x10 ft, public toilets without water facility, limited access to healthcare and absence of livelihood opportunities continue to mar the lives of 1,000-and-odd families at the rehabilitation camp for Sri Lankan Tamils at Bhavanisagar in the district.
A total of 1,055 families comprising 3,152 members have been residing in the camp located near the Bhavanisagar Dam for 30 years now. While many families live in a one-room house, a few continue to live in dilapidated houses hoping for the State government to construct a new one. “We are battling all odds as we are branded refugees here,” said K. Subramani, who resides in a 100 sq.ft. house with his children. While men work as painters and carpenters, a few women work in private companies.
Pigs roam freely near the public toilets that do not have overhead water tanks. The residents want new toilet blocks with water facilities.