The
Sanitary Workers Welfare Board was constituted on 11th June 2007 to ensure the
welfare and empowerment of sanitary workers. The Board was established to
formulate and recommend schemes and programs for the upliftment of sanitary
workers and their dependents.
The
Hon’ble Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare serves as the Chairperson of the
Board.
As
of 22nd September 2023, the Scavengers Workers Welfare Board (SWWB) has been
renamed as the Tamil Nadu Cleanliness Workers Welfare Board (TNCWWB)
Welfare Schemes Provided
Registered members of the Board are eligible for various welfare schemes,
including:
Accident Relief
Fund
Educational
Assistance
Marriage Assistance
Maternity
Assistance
Miscarriage/Abortion
Assistance
Purchase of
Spectacles
Old Age Pension
Board Reconstitution
The
Board has been reconstituted with the following composition:
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
14 Ex-official Members
12 Non-official Members
This
reconstitution was formalized through G.O. Ms. No. 61, Adi Dravidar and Tribal
Welfare (ADW.6) Department, dated 03.05.2023.
Membership and Benefits
A
total of 2.57 persons have registered with the Tamil Nadu Cleanliness Workers
Welfare Board and identity cards have been issued.
So
far, 14,951 members have benefitted under the welfare schemes, with a total
disbursement of ₹ 4.25 Crores.
Housing Scheme
Under the announcement made by the Hon’ble Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare
during the 2022-2023 Budget Session.
In the years 2022-23
and 2023-24, a total of 1,000 houses will be provided to homeless members of
the Tamil Nadu Cleanliness Workers Welfare Board
This housing
initiative will be implemented through the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat
Development Board at an estimated cost of ₹55.00 Crores.
