the schools being refurbished. Healthcare 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 in Nellikuppam and Neyveli, he continues to emphasize the importance of quality healthcare. Other amenities such as bus shelters, resting sheds and kitchen sheds have also been constructed under his directive. Labour welfare 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. 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. Initiatives 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. References Living people 1961 births Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam politicians Tamil Nadu politicians Tamil Nadu MLAs 2006–2011 Tamil Nadu MLAs 2016–2021 Tamil Nadu MLAs 2021–2026