Haridev S S is a graduate in BA Journalism and Mass Communication. Along with his post graduation in Communication and Media studies, he is actively involved in many social activities. He worked as an intern at Keralakaumudi newspaper and also works as freelance photographer. His ultimate aim is to see the society without any inequality.
SOCIAL ISSUE
Struggles and hardships of workers of "'Bonami estate" at Ealappara in Idukki.
The plight of farmers in the Idukki, Elappara and Bonami estates, which have been completely closed for six years, is a direct reading of a mountain of persecution that is changing the direction of development for the lower strata of society. M. M. J. The Bonami Estate, owned by the Plantation Group, has been partially closed since 2002 and completely closed since 2014. The plantation, which had been thriving for years, was lost and closed from 2002 to July 7. The plantation was reopened in 2007 but closed again in 2014. At first there were 467 workers in the plantation. Many workers fled the area as their livelihoods were cut off. The number of workers fell from 467 to 167. An old MP from Elappara says: “The company that abandoned the plantation in 2000! The company reopened in 2007 with workers' benefits based on negotiations, but closed again in 2014. The plantation workers have been in a lot of trouble since then.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
By providing classes, campaigns and workshops for the young ones and the parents about the needs of primary heath and education. First need to place peoples into different groups according to their likes, dislikes and current situation (health, education etc) government ignores them, they don't even know how to protest back due to lack of information and education. People can be given classes, workshops to make the more about their rights and needs. By providing the information about the vast opportunities outside the estate, desire to achieve the goals for a better future can be made inside them. It is essential to makes sure the authorities and the society is aware about the pathetic situation of the estate workers. Flash mob, street plays etc can be conducted.
CONCERN
We believe that the power to make changes in the society by using skill we already have. since we are Media Studies students, rehabilitation and the reinforcement of marginalised sections are our focus areas. condition of the families in BONAMI estate is pathetic, the world needs to know about them. It is essential to aware them about their rights and ensure a better living for them, anyone with a social concern and love for the brotherhoods will usually interfere in such human interest cases. and if we can show the world (society)about their hardships, may be some others with helping mentality can provide them a better life.
PROJECT Bon Ami
DESCRIPTION:
The project mainly focuses on plight of farmers in the Idukki, Elappara and Bonami estates. They have been completely closed for six years and the plantation workers have been in a lot of trouble since 2014. Workers are living in dire straits today. Their livelihoods include income from free ration wages provided by government and employment in other plantations. Through this project, we are trying to solve the employment problems
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To uplift the plantation workers from their existing plight. To solve the unemployment issues and to ensure that their rights are protected.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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