The very fact that Puthirai Vannars are born into that caste, they have to do all the compulsory dehumanizing caste duties. As a remuneration for their service, they have to collect the left-over food from other dalit homes and feed themselves. They are far away from ownership of house site, government housing and other schemes. A pilot survey in Chengalpattu taluk of Kancheepuram district, done in January 2014, reveals their plight.
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Sweatshop conditions of Puthirai Vannar (Doc)
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