Rights Commission orders rehabilitation of tribal woman living under tarpaulin in forest
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered the rehabilitation of a tribal woman and her eight daughters living in a forest under a tarpaulin. Authorities are tasked with assessing housing and education options for the family.
Why it matters
Addresses critical issues regarding human rights, tribal welfare, and government accountability in India.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed the Pathanamthitta District Collector to ensure the rehabilitation of a tribal woman living under a tarpaulin sheet with her eight daughters inside the forest. Commission Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas issued the directive after taking suo motu cognisance of a report on the plight of Meena, a tribal woman residing in Manjathodu near Lahai.
Reports on a legal/administrative directive regarding social welfare.
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