1*Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Economics, School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625 021, Tamil Nadu, India. Email: sagunthala151295@gmail.com
2Associate Prof & Head, Department of Environmental Economics, School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai- 625 021, Tamil Nadu, India.
3Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Economics, School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
Received: 12th Dec, 2025; Revised: 12th Feb 2026; Accepted: 13th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 10th March, 2026
With important psychological and socioeconomic ramifications, salt is essential to human activity. India is the world's third-largest producer of salt, which greatly contributes to the labour force in the unorganized sector especially in regions like Tuticorin district. The socioeconomic circumstances, health issues, and environmental effects that are experienced by salt pan workers in the region are examined through this study. Stratified random sampling was used to gather data from 200 respondents employing a mixed-methods technique. Gender, environmental awareness, and health consequences are significantly correlated, as revealed by statistical studies such as Simple Percentage Analysis, Correlation, Chi-square and independent sample "t" test. Compared to female employees, male workers exhibit more awareness of and involvement in social welfare programs. Additionally, there is a positive link (p-value = 0.002) between weekly income and savings. The study comes to the conclusion that salt pan workers' health and financial security are significantly impacted by environmental conditions. To improve the general well-being of salt industry workers, the study suggests creating specialized healthcare facilities, enforcing employer-provided medical and sanitary facilities, and putting in place government-led welfare and health awareness initiatives.
Keywords: Climate change impact, Environmental degradation, Health implication, Occupational hazards, Salt pan workers, Socio-demographic analysis
How to cite this article: Sagunthala M, Sadasivam K, Kannan A. The Triple Burden: An Analysis of Socio-Economic, Health Status and Environmental Effects on Salt Pan Workers in Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(3): 464-472. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.3.54
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