Endosulfan | Supreme Court Asks Registry To Send Reminder To DLSA To Submit Report On Medical Facilities For Victims
2 years, 5 months ago

Endosulfan | Supreme Court Asks Registry To Send Reminder To DLSA To Submit Report On Medical Facilities For Victims

Live Law  

In a contempt plea preferred by victims of Endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, the Supreme Court, on Friday, asked the Registry to address a reminder to the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Kasaragod to submit their report, which they were to place before the Court pursuant to the order dated 18 August 2022. On the last occasion the Apex Court had directed the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Kasaragod, Kerala to visit the medical and healthcare facilities at various levels, including district hospitals, general hospital, community healthcare centres, primary healthcare centres, assigned for treatment of Endosulfan victims in the district and submit a status report within 6 weeks. In this regard, he had requested the Apex Court to appoint a Commission, who could visit the concerned facilities in the Endosulfan affected area of Kasaragod and provide a status report to the Court. Background Previously, the Apex Court had expressed its displeasure that the State had only disbursed compensation to the 8 victims out of 3704 victims and that too at a belated stage.

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Over ₹3.70 crore allocated for Endosulfan victims under Kasaragod Development Package
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Over ₹3.70 crore allocated for Endosulfan victims under Kasaragod Development Package

The Hindu  

Acting on the Chief Minister’s directive, Kasaragod District Collector K. Inbasekar has sanctioned ₹3.7684 crore under the Kasaragod Development Package to sustain services for Endosulfan victims. The district has 6,727 Endosulfan victims across 11 grama panchayats, many of whom are from economically and socially disadvantaged families. The funds will support key services, including medicine distribution, ambulance facilities, human resources, palliative …

Udupi district administration offers support to run the new endosulfan rehab centre in Udupi district
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Udupi district administration offers support to run the new endosulfan rehab centre in Udupi district

The Hindu  

Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari said the district administration will help Hosabelaku Seva Trust in running of the endosulfan rehabilitation centre, which is being built in Bailuru of Karkala taluk of Udupi district. There are a total of 1800 endosulfan victims in Udupi district who are receiving monthly honorarium. Talking to The Hindu, Ms. Vidyakumari said district administration has proposed …

Hosabelaku Seva Trust Launches Rehabilitation Centre for Endosulfan Victims
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hosabelaku Seva Trust Launches Rehabilitation Centre for Endosulfan Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: For decades, the endosulfan tragedy has left a painful legacy in coastal Karnataka. The Hosabelaku Seva Trust near Bailur in Karkala Taluk of Udupi district is stepping forward with a compassionate initiative: a rehabilitation center exclusively for specially-abled girls who have been victims of the endosulfan disaster. Dr. Ravindranath Shanbhog, President of the Human Rights Protection Foundation, Udupi District …

Endosulfan victims struggle for justice as Kerala govt changes compensation rule
1 year, 1 month ago

Endosulfan victims struggle for justice as Kerala govt changes compensation rule

Hindustan Times  

KANHANGAD: There’s a hint of pride in Sarada BK’s voice when she says that her eight-year-old daughter Alvisha manages to call her ‘amma’. On November 18 last year, the Communist Party of India -led government headed by Pinarayi Vijayan framed guidelines to identify new endosulfan victims and declared that only those who lived in these places or had intrauterine exposure …

1,031 people do not fulfil endosulfan victim criteria: National Health Mission
1 year, 1 month ago

1,031 people do not fulfil endosulfan victim criteria: National Health Mission

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The National Health Mission has said that 1,031 people were not included in the government’s list of endosulfan victims as they they did not meet the required criteria. The clarification comes amid an indefinite stir launched by Endosulfan Peeditha Janakeeya Munnani demanding the inclusion of the 1,031 people in the list, in front of the Kasaragod mini civil …

Endosulfan victims feel betrayed again
1 year, 7 months ago

Endosulfan victims feel betrayed again

The Hindu  

Once again, Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod feel betrayed by the government, which had assured the Supreme Court of taking all necessary steps for their welfare. M. Ravindran, another Endosulfan victim, who also had filed a contempt petition in the apex court, said the government was paying ₹1,700 to bedridden victims, ₹1,200 to others, and ₹700 to caregivers. Ashokan, secretary of …

Supreme Court seeks report on medical facilities provided to endosulfan victims
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court seeks report on medical facilities provided to endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Kasargod District Legal Services Authority in Kerala to inspect the medical and palliative care facilities provided to endosulfan victims. The Bench directed the legal services authority team to examine the facilities provided for healthcare, palliative and physiotherapy in the district, which became the focal point of insecticide contamination affecting hundreds of families The …

Endosulfan Tragedy| Supreme Court Seeks Report From Kasargod District Legal Services Authority On Medical Facilities For Victims
2 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan Tragedy| Supreme Court Seeks Report From Kasargod District Legal Services Authority On Medical Facilities For Victims

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, directed the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Kasaragod, Kerala to visit the medical and healthcare facilities at various levels, including district hospitals, general hospital, community healthcare centres, primary healthcare centres, assigned for treatment of Endosulfan victims in the district and submit a status report within 6 weeks. The Apex Court was of the opinion that …

Endosulfan Tragedy| All Applicants Paid Compensation Except Those Whose Legal Heirs Are In Dispute: Kerala Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan Tragedy| All Applicants Paid Compensation Except Those Whose Legal Heirs Are In Dispute: Kerala Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

While hearing a contempt plea preferred by victims of Endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, the Supreme Court, on Friday, was apprised by Senior Advocate, Mr. Jaideep Gupta appearing for the State of Kerala, that all applicants other than the 14 applicants, in whose case there is some dispute amongst the …

Endosulfan Tragedy :Supreme Court Slams Kerala Govt For Disbursing Compensation To Only 8 Out Of 3704 Victims
2 years, 10 months ago

Endosulfan Tragedy :Supreme Court Slams Kerala Govt For Disbursing Compensation To Only 8 Out Of 3704 Victims

Live Law  

While considering a contempt plea preferred by victims of endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the State's Chief Secretary to hold monthly meetings to undertake the process of identification of the victims of endosulfan, ensuring disbursement of compensation of Rs 5 lakhs and taking steps …

Endosulfan victims seek centralised palliative care hospital in Kasaragod
3 years ago

Endosulfan victims seek centralised palliative care hospital in Kasaragod

The Hindu  

Endosulfan victims have accused the State government of taking no steps for the establishment of a centralised palliative care hospital in Kasaragod despite a Supreme Court order five years ago to provide medical facilities and treatment to them. M. Chandravathi, mother of a 14-year-old endosulfan victim residing in Vellikoth, said proper medical and palliative care alone would help keep her …

Endosulfan : Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Kerala Govt Over Failure To Pay Compensation To Victims
3 years, 1 month ago

Endosulfan : Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Kerala Govt Over Failure To Pay Compensation To Victims

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a contempt petition preferred by victims of spread of toxic pesticide called Endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State Government of Kerala to disburse compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to affected persons.The notice was issued by the bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and Vikram Nath.On a petition filed by the …

Kerala HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against A Man Who Displayed Placard Against Distribution Of Compensation To The Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against A Man Who Displayed Placard Against Distribution Of Compensation To The Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to quash criminal proceedings against a retired worker of the Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd. who asserted that there is no menace related to the use of Endosulfan in Kasargode district. The writings on the Placard stated that:- Endosulfan issue, There are no such health issues in Kasargod district Stop the plundering of …

Endosulfan victims allege neglect by State
6 years, 6 months ago

Endosulfan victims allege neglect by State

The Hindu  

The Endosulfan Peeditha Janakeeya Munnani has warned the LDF government against ‘tacit’ moves to neglect the demands of endosulfan victims. The meeting expressed concern over failure to initiate any tangible steps to ameliorate the plight of the victims at the recently held district-level Endosuflan Rehabilitation and Remediation Cell meeting, chaired by Minister-in-charge of the district E. Chandrasekharan. The major decision …

SC Orders Rs.5-Lakh Relief Each To Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]
8 years, 2 months ago

SC Orders Rs.5-Lakh Relief Each To Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]

Live Law  

Provide medical facilities/treatment for lifelong health issues, arising out of the effects of endosulfan, the court told the stateOn a petition filed by the Democratic Youth Federation of India, the Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to release Rs.5 lakh each as compensation to all endosulfan victims, within three months.The DYFI, the youth wing of Communist Party of. Provide …

Relief and rehab plan for endosulfan victims after survey
11 years, 1 month ago

Relief and rehab plan for endosulfan victims after survey

The Hindu  

Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader said on Friday that the State government would chalk out a broad relief and rehabilitation programme for endosulfan victims after completing survey of the affected persons in all three coastal districts. Speaking to presspersons before inaugurating various facilities at the District Government Hospital here, Mr. Khader said that the survey of those affected …

Endosulfan victims to get ID cards
11 years, 2 months ago

Endosulfan victims to get ID cards

The Hindu  

The district administration has set January 20 as deadline for officials to complete the work of issuing identity cards to all victims of endosulfan in Dakshina Kannada. Thulasi Maddineni, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Dakshina Kannada, said someone should visit bedridden victims at least once a week. 3,000 per month for bedridden victims and those suffering from severe mental retardation …

Disability pension for endosulfan victims likely to be raised
11 years, 3 months ago

Disability pension for endosulfan victims likely to be raised

The Hindu  

Karnatak Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader said the State Government is considering raising the disability pension for endosulfan victims from Rs. Talking to The Hindu on the sidelines of a function on Monday, Mr. Khader said increase in the pension amount was among the several demands of endosulfan victims. Mr. Khader said District Health Officer had been …

Endosulfan poisoning: High Court summons Health Secretary
11 years, 3 months ago

Endosulfan poisoning: High Court summons Health Secretary

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday summoned the Secretary of the health department on December 17 to answer queries in rehabilitation measures initiated and compensation paid to those affected by endosulfan poisoning in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. In May 2011, the apex court had issued an interim order banning use of endosulfan across the country. A division bench of …

Endosulfan: plea to reject panel report
11 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan: plea to reject panel report

The Hindu  

The Malabar Eco-cultural Association has demanded that the report submitted by the Commission headed by C. N. Ramachandran Nair that studied the feasibility of setting up a tribunal to compensate the endosulfan victims be rejected in toto. The Kasaragod-based Association said on Sunday that the recommendation of the Commission for a single judge tribunal with limited powers to identify victims …

Endosulfan issue will be resolved: Chandy
12 years ago

Endosulfan issue will be resolved: Chandy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has expressed confidence that the outstanding issues related to the endosulfan-affected persons will be resolved at a high-level meeting convened in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. Appeal Special Correspondent adds from Thiruvananthapuram: Prominent people from various walks of life have urged the State government to urgently set up a tribunal to provide compensation to endosulfan victims. Premachandran, K. …

‘Process to identify endosulfan victims will come to nought’
12 years, 3 months ago

‘Process to identify endosulfan victims will come to nought’

The Hindu  

The Specialist Medical Camps for final identification of victims of aerial spraying of pesticide endosulfan have failed to evoke the confidence among activists who say that the process is being hurried through and is being done without following appropriate guidelines. Sridhar Gowda from Kokkada, activist and an endosulfan victim, said lack of knowledge among doctors about the disorders caused by …

State denying aid to endosulfan victims: CPI
12 years, 4 months ago

State denying aid to endosulfan victims: CPI

The Hindu  

The CPI State executive has accused the State government of denying treatment and financial assistance to the endosulfan victims in Kasargod. A resolution passed here on Saturday said owing to the extensive spraying of endosulfan in the cashew plantations in Kasargod, 700 persons died and about 4,182 persons were suffering from various diseases, including cancer. Though the UDF government announced …

Endosulfan— a status-update
12 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan— a status-update

The Hindu  

The mothers of endosulfan victims of Kasaragod district have temporary withdrawn their agitation; but the struggle continues both at home and against the government. The decision of the government to give compensation recommended by National Human Rights Commission to 108 victims before Onam, just as a beginning, caused much heartburn among victims numbering more than 4200, as the others feared …

Special package for endosulfan victims
12 years, 7 months ago

Special package for endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Saturday said the State Government would announce a special package for the victims of endosulfan in Belthagady taluk. He promised to hold a meeting soon in Bangalore to consider proper rehabilitation of people living in the forest coming under the Kudremukh National Park area in Dakshina Kananda, Chikmagalur and Udupi. Regarding the attack on young …

Endosulfan unlikely to cause public hazard, Centre tells Supreme Court
13 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan unlikely to cause public hazard, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Maintaining that Endosulfan is unlikely to cause any public health concern or hazard, the Centre has urged the Supreme Court to lift the ban imposed on its production and sale in May this year. In its response to a petition filed by the Democratic Youth Federation of India, the Centre said that long-term use of the pesticidewas unlikely to present …

Super specialty hospital for endosulfan victims
13 years, 10 months ago

Super specialty hospital for endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Thursday that a super specialty hospital would be set up in Kasaragod for treating people suffering from the ill effects of endosulfan. The Minister said the government would give priority to addressing various land-related issues in Kerala. Asked whether it would use bulldozers to raze unauthorised constructions, Mr. Radhakrishnan said the government would …

Plea to pay compensation to Endosulfan victims
15 years, 1 month ago

Plea to pay compensation to Endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The Indian Lawyers Congress State unit has demanded the appointment of a Bhopal-model compensation claims commissioner for paying compensation to victims of Endosulfan exposure in Kasaragod district. ILC State president T. Asaf Ali said at a press conference in Kasaragod on Sunday that the State government and the government-owned Kerala Plantation Corporation that had led the aerial spraying of the …

Achuthanandan asks Collector to review Endosulfan relief works
15 years, 4 months ago

Achuthanandan asks Collector to review Endosulfan relief works

The Hindu  

Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan has directed the Kasaragod district Collector Anand Singh to scrutinise implementation of Endosulfan Victims Relief and Remediation Project in the district. An official spokesman said that the Collector, who is currently in Delhi, had been asked to visit the endosulfan-affected villages for an on the spot review immediately upon his return to the district. The …

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