Stalin announces ₹317 cr package for Lankan Tamil refugees
The Hindu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday announced a welfare package of ₹317 crore, which includes rebuilding houses, for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in Tamil Nadu.“A committee would be set up soon f
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday announced a welfare package of ₹317 crore, which includes rebuilding houses, for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in Tamil Nadu. “A committee would be set up soon for their welfare, which shall among other things work towards long term solutions on matters like citizenship and making arrangements for those returning to Sri Lanka,” Mr. Stalin said. Making a statement in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said ₹261.54 crore would be for improving infrastructure including reconstruction of houses for those living in camps, ₹12.25 crore towards ensuring education and job opportunities and ₹43.61 crore for raising their living standards.More Related News