# Tasmac operational and labor reforms in Tamil Nadu > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tasmac-operational-and-labor-reforms-in-tamil-nadu > Updated: 2026-08-31T08:48:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has initiated several operational and labor reforms. Following a pilot program in Chennai, the corporation is rolling out automated reverse vending machines across 4,068 retail outlets to manage a liquor bottle buy-back scheme. This system, prompted by Madras High Court directions to mitigate environmental impacts, allows customers to receive digital refunds for empty bottles via QR code or UPI. Concurrently, the state government has announced significant labor reforms and welfare measures for Tasmac retail staff. Effective September 1, employees will receive salary increases following negotiations with unions. The package includes new salary structures for supervisors and salespersons, festival advances, and allowances for uniforms. Additional reforms include the implementation of eight-hour shifts, weekly days off, and paid casual leave. The government also plans to invest in modern equipment for prohibition enforcement and further digitize services through an e-governance portal. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Tasmac announces salary hikes and welfare benefits for retail staff Tasmac employees in Tamil Nadu will receive salary hikes effective September 1, with supervisors earning up to ₹33,023. New welfare benefits and enforcement measures were also announced. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tasmac-announces-salary-hikes-and-welfare-benefits-for-retail-staff ### 2026-08-26: Tasmac to roll out automated bottle return machines across Tamil Nadu Tasmac is expanding its bottle buy-back scheme across Tamil Nadu by installing automated reverse vending machines at 4,068 outlets to provide digital Rs 10 refunds to customers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tasmac-to-roll-out-automated-bottle-return-machines-across-tamil-nadu --- Cite as: Tasmac operational and labor reforms in Tamil Nadu. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tasmac-operational-and-labor-reforms-in-tamil-nadu