Samathuvapuram – Symbol of Equity

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Dr.B.Karthikeyan

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V5I5P104

How to Cite?

Dr.B.Karthikeyan, "Samathuvapuram – Symbol of Equity," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 5,  no. 5, pp. 24-28, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V5I5P104

Abstract:

Villupuram district is the dwelling area of Scheduled Caste and Tribes, Most Backward and Backward community people. Making a social equity among those groups, the concept like Samathuvapuram (residential area constructed by the government for all community people) is must. The Samathuvapuram housing scheme was introduced in 1997 to create model villages in rural areas with free housing with all facilities. This scheme was named Periyar Memorial Samathuvapuram after E.V.Ramasamy, a crusader of social equity to eradicate caste discrimination and to live with social dignity and equity.

Keywords:

 Equity.

References:

[1] Guidelines – Rural Development and Panchayatraj Department (SGS I) Department, 2009-10, p.7. 
[2] Ibid., 
[3] Personal Interview with R.Kaliyan in Arumpattu Samathuvapuram, Tiruvennainallur, Villupuram, date: 08-07-2017 
[4] Personal Interview with T.Joseph in Ammaiagaram Samathuvapuram, Chinnasalem, Villupuram, date:11-07-2017 
[5] Personal Interview with N.Murugaiyan in Thirunavalur Samathuvapuram, Thirunavalur, Villupuram, date: 17-07-2017 
[6] Personal Interview with S.Ravi in Mathirimangalam Samathuvapuram, Koliyanur, Villupuram, date:19-07-2017 
[7] Personal Interview with K.Stephen in Panamalaipettai Samathuvapuram, Kanai, Villupuram, date:23-07-2017 
[8] Personal Interview with S.Farooq in Kattuvannanjur Samathuvapuram, Sankarapuram, Villupuram, date:28-07-20177