Anbumani Ramadoss calls for end to outsourced recruitment in Tamil Nadu

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to implement a policy ending outsourced recruitment in government departments and public sector undertakings. He argued that the expansion of outsourcing undermines job security, encourages worker exploitation, and bypasses reservation policies intended for backward and historically oppressed communities.

Ramadoss criticized the appointment of Overseas Manpower Corporation Limited as an outsourcing agency for state establishments. He noted significant salary disparities between regular and outsourced staff; for example, he claimed outsourced office managers receive approximately Rs 40,000 compared to Rs 84,000 for regular employees.

The arrangement covers various administrative and support roles, including junior assistants, drivers, and office supervisors. Ramadoss stated that a 2025 gazette notification authorized the corporation to supply workers across 20 districts, including Chennai and Coimbatore.