11 years, 7 months ago

Will a change in status help them?

The joy of hope pervades the Narikorava settlement in Sathya Nagar here. “If the notification comes on time, I will be able to educate at least my second son Thiruvenkadam beyond school,” said Kashmir, pointing to a sprightly student playing with a catapult. 300 a day selling beads at far-off places, and after meeting the travel expenses, I am left with less than half my earnings with which the food expenses are met,” said Manjula. At least, hereafter, we could dream of seeing the future generations transforming into government employees and salaried professionals.” Shankar, an elder, however, is circumspect. He says: “The hopes of Kashmir and Manjula hinge on the alacrity on the part of the Union Government in responding to the Chief Minister’s request.”

The Hindu

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