Dindigul Collector M.N. Poongodi on Thursday took stock of the status of government welfare measures disbursed to the Paliyar tribe community in the district.
There were 4,623 people identified as Paliyars settled in 16 villages/blocks in Dindigul, Oddanchatram, Palani and Kodaikanal, a press release said
The Tamil Nadu government had earmarked funds for the welfare of the Paliyar tribe in various departments. The revenue and disaster management departments were primarily entrusted with the task of ensuring that the people received Aadhaar card, election photo identity card and family card, among others, and benefit of government’s schemes, iincluding Kalaignar Kanavu Illam, house site pattas, birth certificate and community certificate.
The Collector said the field inspection would begin from June 24 in all habitations led by senior officials and their team of staff. During the door-to-door enumeration, the officials had been instructed to take note of any grievances and ensure that they were redressed.
