Minister inaugurates trust for helping wards of deceased fireworks unit workers of
The Tamil Nadu government has inaugurated the 'Uyir' trust to support the families and children of fireworks workers killed in industrial accidents. The initiative focuses on education, health, and skill development for affected families.
Why it matters
Addresses the socio-economic vulnerability of families in the hazardous fireworks industry through targeted welfare schemes.
Minister for Social Welfare K. Jegadeshwari on Thursday inaugurated Uyir — Fireworkers’ Family Welfare and Rehabilitation Trust, formed to provide assistance to the wards of fireworks workers killed in accidents.
The trust has been formed under Virudhunagar District Innovative Scheme, Uyir. The Minister handed over notebooks, bags and stationary items to 83 students who had lost their parents in fireworks accidents. Besides, she gave cheques for ₹18,864 to four students under the trust for pursuing higher education, in the presence of Virudhunagar Collector N.O. Sukhaputra.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Jegadeshwari said fireworks industry had been the main source of livelihood for the people of the district. However, accidents at workspots claimed lives of the workers, pushing their family members in socio-economic difficulties.
The wards of the workers killed in the accidents faced severe challenges in getting education, health care, livelihood and social security.
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