Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu seek government assistance amid financial hardship

Sri Lankan refugees residing in Tamil Nadu continue to struggle without essential documentation or access to banking services. Many work in informal sectors and are forced to rely on local agents who charge commissions for basic financial transactions, exploiting their vulnerable position.

The situation is compounded by uncertainty over the future of their children. Both the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre have been approached for tangible support, but concrete measures remain limited. Refugees lack identity papers and formal banking access, leaving them isolated from essential services and vulnerable to exploitation.