CHENNAI: In a bid to protect the welfare of conservancy workers in Tamil Nadu, the state, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Sanitation Workers Development Scheme on Friday.

Stalin also unveiled a mobile application as part of the scheme, and distributed safety equipment to 5 beneficiaries at the event held at Arignar Anna Complex, Madurai Corporation’s headquarters.

The pilot project will be implemented in Zone VI of Greater Chennai Corporation, Madurai Corporation, Pudukottai and Pollachi municipalities, and Cheranmahadevi town panchayat.

An official statement said the programme was designed to enhance the welfare of conservancy employees and ensure that their children received a quality education. 53,300 permanent and conservatory employees would profit from the programme.

At the Arignar Anna Complex in Madurai, the Chief Minister also unveiled a mobile application for the programme and gave safety gear to five recipients.

In the presence of Thol Thirumavalan of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, the Chief Minister also unveiled the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Madurai.

The scheme will be implemented on a pilot basis 5 five local bodies including zone VI of the Greater Chennai Corp, the Madurai Corp, Pudukottai and Pollachi Municipalities and Cheranmahadevi Town Panchayat.

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