Rights panel orders rehabilitation after Vaniyampuzha tribal families spend 7 years in plastic tents

Rights panel orders rehabilitation after Vaniyampuzha tribal families spend 7 years in plastic tents

India's National Human Rights Commission has ordered the rehabilitation of tribal families in Vaniyampuzha who have lived in plastic tents for seven years after the August 2019 floods destroyed their homes. The commission opened a suo motu case after a report highlighted their plight, directing authorities to provide permanent housing and related assistance, including water supply and sanitation.