T. P. Ramakrishnan

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 Minister for Excise and Labour in the Pinarayi Vijayan ministry.[1][2]

T. P. Ramakrishnan
Minister for Excise [1]
Assumed office
2016
Preceded byOommen Chandy
ConstituencyPerambra
Minister for Labour [1]
Assumed office
2016
Preceded byShibu Baby John
Personal details
Born (1950-06-15) 15 June 1950
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyCommunist Party of India (Marxist)
Spouse(s)M. K. Nalini
ChildrenRajulal
Ranjini

Achievements as the Minister for Labour and Excise in Kerala

Awaz Health Insurance Scheme

Office 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 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

The 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

References
  1. "Council of Ministers". Official Website of the Kerala Chief Minister. Government of Kerala. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  2. "TP Ramakrishnan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  3. "Health insurance for migrant workers". The Hindu. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  4. Sankari, Lina (18 May 2017). "Inde. Au Kerala, les travailleurs migrants ne vivent plus en parias". l'Humanite. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  5. Nair, Gouridasan (17 August 2015). "Migrants in the land of expatriates". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  6. 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.
  7. "Kerala's anti-narcotic drive: Tendulkar to launch Vimukthi on Nov 20". Malayala Manorama. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  8. "Vimukthi". Official Website of the Kerala Chief Minister. Government of Kerala. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
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