Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Orders 20% Bonus To Tea Estate Workers, Residential Support For Retirees

M.K. Stalin's administration disbursed Rs. 29.38 crores which has benefited 1,093 retired employees, as told by a notification from the chief minister's office.

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Updated on: 8 November 2023 1:03 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin

In a move aimed at improving the lives of tea plantation workers in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has unveiled a series of measures, including a revision of daily wages, adherence to the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, a 20% pay hike and support for retirees. These initiatives, spearheaded by the Dravidian government, mark a commitment to protect workers' rights and raise their standard of living.

After facing financial challenges for a long time, the Tamil Nadu Tea Estate Corporation has received support from the government. M.K. Stalin's administration disbursed Rs. 29.38 crores, benefiting 1,093 retired employees, as told by a notification from the chief minister's office.

தமிழ்நாடு தேயிலைத் தோட்டக் கழகத் தொழிலாளர்களுக்கு திருத்தியமைக்கப்பட்ட தினக்கூலி, ஏழாவது ஊதியக்குழுவின் திருத்திய ஊதிய விகிதம் மற்றும் 20% போனஸ் வழங்கிட மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/S0QrXlUDF1
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) November 8, 2023

For retired workers who have not vacated their residences, the government is constructing flats in the Nilgiris district through the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board. The retirees have contributed to the cost of the flats, with the government's contribution of Rs 13.46 crores. This marks an ongoing effort by the Tamil Nadu government to improve the social and economic status of tea estate workers.

The demands of the Tamil Nadu Tea Estate Associations have not gone unnoticed. The monthly allowance for these workers has been raised to Rs. 375, addressing a long-standing request. Furthermore, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has taken steps to meet the demands of the workers, including the provision of a revised daily wage.

This recent move has garnered praise for its commitment to worker welfare. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's government has taken additional steps to support tea plantation workers, with a revised daily wage expenditure of Rs. 7.78 crores per annum and a 20% bonus for TANTEA workers. In addition, orders have been issued to implement revised pay scales based on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission for employees of the Tamil Nadu Tea Estates Corporation (TANTEA), benefiting 212 employees.

The Tamil Nadu Tea Estates Association (TANTEA) was established in 1976 with the goal of providing employment to Sri Lankan returnees in the forested regions and other suitable areas of the Nilgiris district.