Minister inaugurates library at Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp in Thappathi; residents petition for citizenship
Minister K. Thennarasu inaugurated a new library at the Thappathi Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp in Thoothukudi. Residents used the occasion to petition the government for Indian citizenship, improved housing, and expanded access to health insurance.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing humanitarian and legal challenges faced by long-term refugees in India seeking permanent integration and basic rights.
Minister for Non Resident Tamils Welfare K. Thennarasu on Thursday inaugurated a library built at a cost of ₹20 lakh at Sri Lankan Tamils Rehabilitation Camp at Thappathi in Thoothukudi district.
Following the inauguration, Mr. Thennarasu inspected the 300 houses being constructed at the camp at a cost ₹20.62 crore.
Thoothukudi District Collector Vishu Mahajan, Director of Non-Residents Tamils Welfare Board R. Sadheesh and other officials were present at the event.
During his visit, the residents of Thappathi camp urged the Minister to take steps to facilitate the grant of Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamils living in rehabilitation camps across Tamil Nadu.
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