T. P. Ramakrishnan is an Indian politician from the state of Kerala. He started his political work through Kerala Students Federation. At present, he serves as the Convener of the Left Democratic Front. Earlier he was the Minister of Excise and Labour in the first Pinarayi Vijayan ministry.[1][2]
T. P. Ramakrishnan | |
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| Minister for Excise[1] & Labour, Government of Kerala | |
| In office 25 May 2016 – 3 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shibu Baby John |
| Succeeded by |
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| Constituency | Perambra |
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| Born | 15 June 1950 Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | M. K. Nalini |
| Children | Rajulal Ranjini |
Achievements as the Minister for Labour and Excise in Kerala
editAwaz Health Insurance Scheme
editOffice Labour Ministry of Kerala under T.P. Ramakrishnan announced its Health Insurance Scheme to migrant workers in Kerala. Free treatment worth Rs. 15000 and health insurance with accidental coverage will be provided for workers registering under this scheme[3] named as Awaz Health Insurance Scheme in Kerala. The insurance scheme, which will be renewed every year, was well received by the migrant worker community in Kerala.[4] In 2015, the number of migrants in the state stood at 25 lakh.[5] As per a study conducted by International Journal of Commerce, Business and Management in 2016, about 60% of these labourers work in construction sites and the rest in the hospitality, manufacturing, trade and agriculture sectors.[6] A study by Kerala Institute of Labour and Employment in 2016, revealed that 87% of these migrant labourers did not have health insurance.[6]
Vimukthi de-addiction mission
editThe CPI(M) led LDF government in Kerala announced Vimukthi mission which aims to create awareness among the youth against substance abuse.[7][8] Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated the mission activities on 8 November 2016.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Council of Ministers". Official Website of the Kerala Chief Minister. Government of Kerala. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "TP Ramakrishnan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Health insurance for migrant workers". The Hindu. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ Sankari, Lina (18 May 2017). "Inde. Au Kerala, les travailleurs migrants ne vivent plus en parias". l'Humanite. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Nair, Gouridasan (17 August 2015). "Migrants in the land of expatriates". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ a b K, Rejimon (1 May 2017). "Left-led Kerala govt will be first in country to provide insurance, free medical treatment for migrant workers". Firstpost. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Kerala's anti-narcotic drive: Tendulkar to launch Vimukthi on Nov 20". Malayala Manorama. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Vimukthi". Official Website of the Kerala Chief Minister. Government of Kerala. Retrieved 18 May 2017.