Foundation stones laid for Dalit families’ homes at Pariyathukavu
The Kerala government has laid foundation stones for new homes for seven Dalit families in Ernakulam, resolving a long-standing land dispute. The project provides each family with a 1,000-sq.ft. house and five cents of land as part of a state-led rehabilitation effort.
Why it matters
This event demonstrates the state's intervention in land rights and housing for marginalized communities, showcasing a resolution to a protracted legal conflict.
Higher Education Minister Roji M. John on Thursday laid the foundation stones for houses of seven families belonging to a Dalit settlement at Pariyathukavu near Malayidamthuruth, close to Kizhakkambalam in Ernakulam.
The houses are being funded by the State government as part of their rehabilitation on the same land. “Supporting marginalised sections of society is the policy of the State government, and the function exemplified this commitment,” Mr. John said after laying the stones.
The Minister attributed the successful outcome to a collective effort involving Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, ministers, the district administration, and a team of legal experts led by the Advocate General.
The government will continue to support the families beyond the construction of houses, he said.
Presiding over the function, Kunnathunadu MLA V.P. Sajeendran handed over the cheque for the advance amount to the building contractor.
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