Priyanka seeks urgent rehabilitation of Vaniyampuzha tribal families
Twenty-six Paniya families have been living in makeshift tarpaulin shelters in the forest since the August 2019 floods destroyed their homes. The settlement lies across the Chaliyar river
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the MP, has urgently called for the rehabilitation of tribal families from the Vaniyampuzha hamlet whose homes were destroyed by the 2019 floods. Ms. Vadra met with villagers on Wednesday afternoon at Munderi in Pothukal panchayat. Residents implored her to prioritize the construction of houses for families already granted land, and to facilitate the provision of electricity connections to the settlement.
Twenty-six Paniya families have been residing in makeshift shelters in the forest since the August 2019 floods, which obliterated their residences. This settlement is situated across the Chaliyar River. The Kerala State Human Rights Commission took notice of the situation following a report published by The Hindu on September 11, highlighting the families' dire living conditions.
The Commission had issued a suo motu case and urged authorities to swiftly rehabilitate the affected families. They expressed grave concern over the families' prolonged existence in temporary shelters without permanent rehabilitation, and the absence of basic facilities. This state of affairs directly impinged upon their right to live with dignity and access safe housing.
During her visit, Ms. Vadra also paid a visit to the residence of Billy, who tragically met his end in a wild elephant attack last year. She was accompanied by P.V. Abdul Wahab, MP, and Aryadan Shoukath, MLA.
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