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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Shipbuilding yard threatens livelihood, says salt producers, labourers, fishermen and traders in petition
Salt producers, salt pan labourers, fishermen, and traders from the Mullakadu and Athimarapatti area submitted a petition at the district collectorate, opposing the land acquisition for a shipbuilding yard along the Mullakadu coast in Thoothukudi. The petition was submitted at the weekly grievance redress meeting chaired by the Thoothukudi Collector K. Elambahavath on Monday. The petition, opposing the land acquisition, said that around 15,000 workers depend on nearly 3,000 acres of salt pans spread across Muthiahpuram, Athimarapatti, M. Saveraiarpuram and Palayakayal. Additionally about 100 families depend on fishing for their livelihood, while traders in the region also rely on the salt pan workers and fishermen. However, currently efforts are being made to set up a 3,000 acre shipbuilding yard in partnership with a South Korean company. The petition added that the establishment of the facility at the chosen area would severely affect their livelihood. The petitioners urge that the project to establish a ship building yard in the area should be revoked and attempts to acquire lands used for traditional occupations should be stopped. In a separate petition, Thoothukudi South AIADMK Deputy Secretary A. Santhanam highlighted the public health issue in ward 15 of Thoothukudi Corporation. The petition stated that the large number of reeds brought in by rainwater have taken root and grown in the locality. The matured stalks burst open, releasing seeds in air and spreading into houses. This has been causing severe allergic reactions and respiratory problems for residents in the area. Despite repeated complaints to the municipal corporation, no action has been taken so far. The petition urged the district collector to conduct a field inspection and initiate measures to resolve the issue.
The Hindu
28-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Daily drinking water supply to be implemented soon across all areas in Thoothukudi Corporation, says Mayor
Thoothukudi Mayor Jegan Periyasamy on Monday announced that daily drinking water supply would soon be implemented across all areas of Thoothukudi Corporation. Speaking to the media at an event organised at the corporation office, he said that as part of the 'Ungaludan Stalin' grievance redressal camp, a total of 239 petitions related to the municipal corporation were received so far from the east have conducted inspections and resolved 114 of these petitions. At the event orders for 33 resolved petitions were also distributed to the individuals. Following that Mr. Jegan said, 'To meet the drinking water needs of residents in the Thoothukudi corporation, 62 million litres of water are being drawn from Thamirabarani river at Vallanadu. The water is distributed through 37 overhead tanks of which 33 are currently supplying water on a daily basis.' He added that areas like Aadhi Parasakthi Nagar, Housing Board Colony, Millerpuran receive water once every two days through the four remaining tanks. He further added the five wards in the city are already receiving 24x7 water supply and daily water supply would be implemented across all wards in the next 20 days. 'Those applying for drinking water connections are being provided with immediate connections. If someone has already taken a connection without proper approval, they can now regularise it by paying the required charges.' Thoothukudi Corporation Commissioner Banoth Mrugender Lal, corporation officials and councillors were present.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
270 camps planned across Thoothukudi under ‘Ungaludan Stalin' initiative
The 'Ungaludan Stalin' programme, which is set to be launched on July 15, will begin with six camps across Thoothukudi district. A total of 270 camps have been planned across the district under the initiative. The programme aims to bring various government services and welfare schemes closer to the people of Tamil Nadu, enabling easy access from their local areas. In urban areas, 43 services from 13 government departments and 46 services from 15 departments in rural areas will be provided at the camps. In addition, preliminary medical check-up centres will also be established in each camp for the benefit of the people. Volunteers have already begun distribution of awareness pamphlets in every region, which helps residents to easily identify the services that can avail through the camps. Accordingly on the first day (July 15), camps will be conducted at Thoothukudi Corporation, Kovilpatti Municipality, Azhwar Thirunagari town panchayat, Aathur town panchayat, Thoothukudi panchayat union and Karungulam panchayat union. At the camps, people can also apply for Kalaignar Women's Rights Grants, and appropriate action for grievances registered at the camps will be reviewed and appropriate action taken within 45 days. Collector K. Elambahavath has urged the public to make full use of the camps and register their grievances, assuring them that each application will be efficiently addressed within the specified timeframe.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tamil Nadu: Sanitation workers protest in Thoothukudi, demand better facilities and wages
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9 (ANI): Sanitation workers from the Thoothukudi Corporation staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding better working conditions, the provision of essential equipment, and adequate payment for their services. The workers alleged that they were provided neither gloves nor face masks, essential tools for their safety, and claimed that their pay was insufficient. The protesters further demanded the implementation of the minimum wage, as promised by the Thoothukudi District Administration Chairman in 2024. Police were deployed at the scene to ensure law and order as a large number of protesters gathered outside the Thoothukudi Corporation office, chanting slogans against the civic body for failing to meet their demands. Meanwhile, the protest in Thoothukudi comes amid a wider backdrop of labour unrest across the country. Left parties' trade unions have staged a 'Bharat Bandh', alleging that the central government's economic reforms are undermining workers' rights. Ten central trade unions have called for a bandh. Under the 'Bandh', sectors such as state-run public transport, government offices, public sector units, banking and insurance services, postal operations, coal mining and industrial production are likely to be affected. The participating organisations include Congress (INTUC), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC), Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC), Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), Labour Progressive Federation (LPF), and the United Trade Union Congress (UTUC). In a joint statement, the union forum criticised the government for not convening the annual labour conference for the past decade. They also resisted the implementation of the four labour codes passed in the parliament, alleging that the government aimed to weaken collective bargaining, crippling union activities and benefiting employers in the name of 'ease of doing business'. Through 'Bharat Bandh', the unions are demanding the recruitment of sanctioned posts, an increase in working days and wages of MNREGA. 'We are demanding that the government solve the problem of unemployment, recruit for sanctioned posts, create more jobs, increase the working days and wages of MNREGA and implement a similar law for urban areas. But instead, the government is engaged in imposing the ELI scheme, which benefits only the employers,' the joint statement read. (ANI)
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Sanitation workers protest in Tamil Nadu, demand better facilities and pay
Sanitation workers from the Thoothukudi Corporation staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding better working conditions, the provision of essential equipment, and adequate payment for their services. The workers alleged that they were provided neither gloves nor face masks, essential tools for their safety, and claimed that their pay was insufficient. The protesters further demanded the implementation of the minimum wage, as promised by the Thoothukudi District Administration Chairman in 2024. Police were deployed at the scene to ensure law and order as a large number of protesters gathered outside the Thoothukudi Corporation office, chanting slogans against the civic body for failing to meet their demands. Meanwhile, the protest in Thoothukudi comes amid a wider backdrop of labour unrest across the country. Left parties' trade unions have staged a 'Bharat Bandh', alleging that the central government's economic reforms are undermining workers' rights. Ten central trade unions have called for a bandh. Under the 'Bandh', sectors such as state-run public transport, government offices, public sector units, banking and insurance services, postal operations, coal mining and industrial production are likely to be affected. The participating organisations include Congress (INTUC), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC), Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC), Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), Labour Progressive Federation (LPF), and the United Trade Union Congress (UTUC). In a joint statement, the union forum criticised the government for not convening the annual labour conference for the past decade. They also resisted the implementation of the four labour codes passed in the parliament, alleging that the government aimed to weaken collective bargaining, crippling union activities and benefiting employers in the name of 'ease of doing business'. Through 'Bharat Bandh', the unions are demanding the recruitment of sanctioned posts, an increase in working days and wages of MNREGA. "We are demanding that the government solve the problem of unemployment, recruit for sanctioned posts, create more jobs, increase the working days and wages of MNREGA and implement a similar law for urban areas. But instead, the government is engaged in imposing the ELI scheme, which benefits only the employers," the joint statement read.
