Kerala govt. sanctions ₹14.4 crore for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims
The Kerala government has sanctioned ₹14.4 crore for the 'Sneha Sandhwanam' welfare package to support victims of endosulfan poisoning in Kasaragod. The funding covers direct financial relief, caregiver assistance, and educational support for affected families.
Why it matters
This allocation addresses a long-standing public health and social justice issue, highlighting government accountability toward victims of environmental disasters.
The Kerala government has granted administrative sanction for ₹14.40 crore for continuing the comprehensive rehabilitation and welfare package ‘Sneha Sandhwanam’ for endosulfan-affected people in Kasaragod district.
The amount has been allocated through the Social Justice Department, incorporated into the demand for grants in the State budget for financial year 2026–2027.
The UDF government has kept its promise to endosulfan-affected persons, a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s office said.
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A chunk of the sanctioned amount has been earmarked for providing direct financial relief to victims. Of this, ₹9,84,31,200 has been set aside for monthly relief assistance from April 2026 to March 2027, for those 5,208 endosulfan relief beneficiaries who are currently receiving support.
An amount of ₹2.64 crore has been earmarked for the 1,000 beneficiaries who are expected to be newly added to the list.
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