The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to disburse a one-time financial assistance of Rs 1000 each to as many as 5,287 Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod district.
The development comes after the state government assured to meet the demands of social activist Daya Bai, who held hunger strike in solidarity with the victims.
A cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, decided to give away the aid to those victims, who are getting pension through the Kerala Social Security Mission, a CMO statement said.
A decision was also taken to recommend to the Governor to appoint M R Biju as the new chairman of the Kerala Public Service Commission, the CMO statement added.