Cashew sector, a traditional industry of Kerala, is facing an unprecedented crisis and the grievances of the labourers will be presented in the upcoming parliamentary session, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said.
Interacting with selected representatives of the industry at Neendakara in Kollam on Friday, Mr. Gandhi said all their problems will be solved if the United Democratic Front (UDF) comes to power in Kerala. He was in Kollam district on the day as part of the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra.
While most factories have downed shutters due to the crisis, some workers said their wages have not been revised during the last seven years. They also pointed out that many cashew workers are not receiving any benefits, including EPF pension and ESI privileges.
