Saba Rajendran

In Neyveli, the Kasambu lake was inaugurated by M. K. Stalin, which was preceded by efficient desilting of 30 surrounding lakes like the Chozhan lake, accompanied by tree plantation. Aided by NLC India Limited, solar water pumps were installed for sustainable water access in Sorathur, Visoor and other panchayats.

Higher-secondary schools in the surrounding districts were elevated to senior-secondary schools enabling higher education for over 700 students. Infrastructural additions were made through construction of compound walls and refurbishing the school complexes.

Irrigation and drinking water facilities were improved vis a vis purchasing and installation of Mini power pumps, sluice repairs, reverse osmosis plants and pipeline extensions in areas like Siruvathur and Purangani.[4]

On the labour welfare front, he has conducted routine peace talks to understand the issues faced by the labourers and to normalize the situation whenever possible.

In Nellikuppam, the implementation of the Malattaar scheme benefited over 50 villages by increasing groundwater access. Four bridges were built and the 25 km stretch was inspected and revamped to accomplish the same.

Further, the reduction of an 8-km stretch of the Naduveerapattu bridge enhanced road connectivity for 20000 people. Other public access facilities like ration shops, bus stands and were restructured and monitored thoroughly.

Apart from political outcomes, Saba Rajendran works towards overall development in the agricultural interests of the state. He has implemented schemes that ensure that farmers are given appropriate compensation through the cooperation societies, and improve silos and cold-storage facilities. To enhance the irrigation sources, restoration activities were executed on lakes consecutively, wherein a major source was stabilized. Access through borewells was also renewed and more such wells were constructed. Throughout his tenure, 41 village panchayats have witnessed a healthy improvement in their agricultural interests.

He has also worked towards increasing access to proper education and instilling the spirit of entrepreneurship. In 2018, he conducted an entrepreneurship camp for youngsters which witnessed eager participation and proposed the construction of the Kattupalayam school building and renovation of other surrounding schools . Important amenities such as compound walls and washrooms were installed with the schools being refurbished.

With over 30 free healthcare camps, people with a lower access to conventional health facilities were given full checkups. By increasing the number of primary health centers and hospitals and Nellikuppam and Neyveli, he continues to emphasize on the importance of quality healthcare. Other amenities such as bus shelters, resting sheds and kitchen sheds have also been constructed under his directive.

Through various schemes, different verticals of the community have benefited and improved over the years. He has worked on understanding labour issues pertaining to the NLC and implemented measures to improve the work environment and to prevent further accident occurrence.[8] Having orchestrated successful peace talks to avoid a strike of over 12000 labourers and contract employees, he went on to amend the salary hike and the accident compensation package from ₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh. Upon revamping the housing board, 840 houses were built in and around Neyveli. Road connectivity was improved by connecting the Neyveli- Muthandikuppam areas and other surrounding villages. Safety issues were mitigated through installation of street lights and solar lights.

In the midst of the COVID-19_pandemic, he has launched the “Ondrinaivom Vaa” campaign, aimed at providing people with essentials and supplies to tackle the local recession. By gathering and distributing materials such as Kabasura Kudineer, protective equipment and food supplies, the campaign has helped over 15000 families collectively. Relief measures were also effectively implemented after the Nivar cyclone struck the Neyveli constituency and surrounding villages, which was overseen by M.K. Stalin. He has advocated support to the farmers in the 2020 Indian farmers' protest and participated in protests in the Cuddalore district.