Members of the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (Taratdac), on Wednesday, staged protests in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem districts demanding the State government to fulfil their three-point charter of demands.
In Krishnagiri, the demonstration was held outside the Revenue Divisional Office.
The protesters demanded the government to provide a monthly financial support of ₹ 3,000 for the differently abled and ₹5,000 for those with severe impairments. The neighbouring Telengana was providing such assistance, they said. They also wanted the Government to pass a separate State legislation for 5% quota for differently-abled in the private sector and fill up backlog in vacancies in posts across various departments as directed by the Madras High Court.
In Dharmapuri, the protests was held outside the Pennagaram Taluk office.
Led by TARATDAC district president S. Ammasai, the Association members staged a road block near the Salem Collectorate. Over 150 persons were removed by the police.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
Support Quality Journalism.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
Please Email the Editor