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Summary:
Members of the Erode District Differently-Abled Persons’ Welfare Association protested near the Collectorate in Erode, Tamil Nadu, demanding the construction of houses under government schemes on land they were allotted. They highlighted that while 100 disabled individuals received patta (land deeds) in 2022 and 2023, their requests for free housing haven’t been addressed. They also requested for allotment of tenements constructed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board. The association sought a written assurance from the Differently-Abled Welfare Department that their demands would be met. Officials assured them houses would be constructed under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme and a letter would be sent to the government.
News Article:
Erode Disability Advocates Demand Housing, Allege Years of Neglect
ERODE, INDIA – November 17, 2025 – Members of the Erode District Differently-Abled Persons’ Welfare Association staged a demonstration near the Collectorate in Erode, Tamil Nadu, today, urging the district administration to finally address their long-standing request for housing assistance. The group alleges that despite being granted patta land in recent years, promises of government-funded housing have gone unfulfilled.
According to association president S. Durairaj, 100 individuals with disabilities were allocated land in Puthur Pudupalayam and Nallagoundenpalayam, yet remain without adequate shelter. “Many have been waiting for six years to get houses under any government scheme on the patta land allotted to them”, Durairaj stated. “We have been submitting petitions for allotment of tenements constructed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB), but no action has been taken.”
The protestors demanded a written guarantee from the Differently-Abled Welfare Department, outlining a concrete timeline for the construction of houses. Following the demonstration, officials met with the association and pledged to include the beneficiaries in the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam housing scheme. An assurance letter would be issued and their demands would be forwarded to the government for sanctioning of houses.
The protest highlights ongoing challenges faced by disabled communities in accessing basic housing needs and underscores the importance of transparent and accountable implementation of government welfare programs.
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