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Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited (APPCL) is a community-owned enterprise built by the indigenous people of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Formed in April 2013 with support from Keystone Foundation, Aadhimalai was created to strengthen the livelihoods of tribal communities through fair, sustainable, and locally rooted economic opportunities. What makes Aadhimalai unique is that i...

Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited (APPCL) is a community-owned enterprise built by the indigenous people of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Formed in April 2013 with support from Keystone Foundation, Aadhimalai was created to strengthen the livelihoods of tribal communities through fair, sustainable, and locally rooted economic opportunities. What makes Aadhimalai unique is that i...

Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited (APPCL) is a community-owned enterprise built by the indigenous people of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Formed in April 2013 with support from Keystone Foundation, Aadhimalai was created to strengthen the livelihoods of tribal communities through fair, sustainable, and locally rooted economic opportunities. What makes Aadhimalai unique is that i...

"குடிப்பழக்கம் ஒரு நோய்" என்கிறார் கே ஜே ராஜு. தமிழ்நாடு அறிவியல் இயக்கம் மாநில கருத்தாளர்.

"குடிப்பழக்கம் ஒரு நோய்" என்கிறார் கே ஜே ராஜு. தமிழ்நாடு அறிவியல் இயக்கம் மாநில கருத்தாளர். #nilgiris #tamilnadu

"குடிப்பழக்கம் ஒரு நோய்" என்கிறார் கே ஜே ராஜு. தமிழ்நாடு அறிவியல் இயக்கம் மாநில கருத்தாளர்.

"குடிப்பழக்கம் ஒரு நோய்" என்கிறார் கே ஜே ராஜு. தமிழ்நாடு அறிவியல் இயக்கம் மாநில கருத்தாளர்.

Radio Kotagiri's Manickam interviews Bojan farmer in Kerkambai: I am Mani, a dedicated farmer with years of experience in agriculture. Throughout my career, I have encountered numerous challenges in the field. Currently, we are grappling with a pressing issue this summer: water scarcity. The inadequate water supply in the river poses a significant threat to our crops, with limited availability onl...

Radio Kotagiri's Manickam interviews Mani farmer in Kerkambai: I am Mani, a dedicated farmer with years of experience in agriculture. Throughout my career, I have encountered numerous challenges in the field. Currently, we are grappling with a pressing issue this summer: water scarcity. The inadequate water supply in the river poses a significant threat to our crops, with limited availability only...

My name is Kannan, and I am a farmer in the Kerkampai region. I am engaged in cultivating carrots, and other crops. Regrettably, my previous attempt at carrot farming resulted in substantial losses. Despite this setback, I have reinvested a total of one lakh rupees into carrot farming this time. It is with great disappointment that I observe the lack of adequate subsidies for farmers, which contin...

I am Thangapan, and I work as a farmer. I have been involved in agriculture for 10 years and have worked in various areas. Eventually, I chose agriculture as it proves to be more profitable than other ventures. While we do face occasional losses, two months ago, we experienced a significant decline in profit margins due to a drop in carrot prices, impacting many farmers. However, upon analysis, we...

Radio Kotagiri's Sneha interviews Bindhu, a working woman in Kesalada: My name is Mrs. Bindhu, and I live in Kesalada village. I work as an IT team leader in a call center job at Nawa company, and in the evenings, I conduct a "ILLAM THEDI KALVI" class for school students in my town. I have been married for 12 years and have witnessed many changes since moving from my birth house to my husband's ho...

Radio Kotagiri's Manickam interviews Raju a farmer in Beragani: "I am Raju, and I work as a farmer. Unlike the olden days, we don't have the same agriculture practices in the Nilgiris. This change isn't due to the people, but rather because of the farming methods. Since the farming methods in the Nilgiris are poor, we should stop using harmful chemicals. In the past, we didn't spend much on seeds,...

Radio Kotagiri's Manickam interviews Vijaya, a farmer in Kookalthorai: My name is Vijaya, and I come from a family with a long history of farming. Last year, I had a successful carrot farming season that brought me good income. However, this year has been a bit challenging in terms of financial returns. With the unwavering support of my parents, I was able to ensure a good education for my childre...

On Radio Kotagiri 90.4 MHz, during the "Vanakam Kotagiri" live program discussing how to mentally prepare students for public exams, Anaka, a counseling psychologist from our Keystone Foundation, shared insights into various mental health issues faced by students and parents. During the event, he highlighted the common sources of stress for students, the importance of mental well-being during exam...

Radio Kotagiri's Manickam interviews vijaya, a farmer in Kookalthorai My name is vijaya . And I am a farmer and a tailor . As a farmer we face lot of struggles in the agriculture and we have a lot of struggles in field level our crops get damaged by the wild animals . And since we no knowledge about the wild animals We are unable to control them . we request the government to take action on this ....

When you mention Nilgiris, what comes to mind is tourism and agriculture, particularly from Gudalur, which is located ten km from Kotagiri. Approximately ten tons are transported to other districts and states daily. The local farmers in this region may inquire about the significant challenges they face.

As consumers, we often purchase vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, and others, specifically requesting varieties like Ooty carrots or Ooty potatoes. However, it raises questions about whether our local farmers receive adequate compensation for their hard work. It is crucial to evaluate whether our farmers are receiving the right prices for their produce. Supporting our local agricultural commun...

This programme talks about the importance of mothers and motherhood.