• 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.