Sufferings of tribal people end
THENI: Decade-old sufferings and struggles of tribals living in remote villages on Varushanadu Hills in Kadamalaigundu-Mayiladumparai Union have come to an end, with the issuance of several orders on-the-spot and assistance for income generation activities by Collector P. Muthuveeran during his door-to-door visit to these remote hamlets on Tuesday.
From next week onwards, tribals living at Gandhigram, five km away from Thummakundu Panchayat, that has no road connectivity till date, need not trek several kilometres on hilly terrain to get essential commodities.
A part-time ration shop would function from next week.
They have been visiting Thummalagundu to buy rice and kerosene and other commodities till date.
Another on-the-spot order by the Collector brought a sigh of relief to the tribals.
Funds of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development would be utilised to lay a road connecting Gandhigram with Thummalagundu.
Besides creating common facilities, the tribals have got excellent opportunities for sustainable income generation activities.
To begin with, 116 cattle worth Rs.47.40 lakh were offered to tribal families under regular milk development scheme as well as Anna Centenary Women Dairy Farm Development Scheme.
Offering cattle to tribals would enhance their in come without much investment.
They need not spend any amount for cattle feed as they were abundantly available on hills.
With no input costs, their profit margin will increase a lot.
They need not worry about marketing their produces also.
A buy-back arrangement was made with the Aavin, the Collector said.
Mr. Muthuveeran, along with officials in line departments, walked on hilly terrain and met tribals at several hamlets including Murukodai, Manalaru Kudisai, Komali Kudisai, Seela Muthaiapuram, Veerachinnammalpuram, Gandhigram and Valiparai.
Many people gave petitions demanding basic amenities, road connectivity, old age pension and loan for income generation activities.
All officials stayed at Thummalagundu that night to finalise petitions received by the Collector. Genuine petitioners would get the benefits, said the officials.
From next week onwards, tribals living at Gandhigram, five km away from Thummakundu Panchayat, that has no road connectivity till date, need not trek several kilometres on hilly terrain to get essential commodities.
A part-time ration shop would function from next week.
They have been visiting Thummalagundu to buy rice and kerosene and other commodities till date.
Another on-the-spot order by the Collector brought a sigh of relief to the tribals.
Funds of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development would be utilised to lay a road connecting Gandhigram with Thummalagundu.
Besides creating common facilities, the tribals have got excellent opportunities for sustainable income generation activities.
To begin with, 116 cattle worth Rs.47.40 lakh were offered to tribal families under regular milk development scheme as well as Anna Centenary Women Dairy Farm Development Scheme.
Offering cattle to tribals would enhance their in come without much investment.
They need not spend any amount for cattle feed as they were abundantly available on hills.
With no input costs, their profit margin will increase a lot.
They need not worry about marketing their produces also.
A buy-back arrangement was made with the Aavin, the Collector said.
Mr. Muthuveeran, along with officials in line departments, walked on hilly terrain and met tribals at several hamlets including Murukodai, Manalaru Kudisai, Komali Kudisai, Seela Muthaiapuram, Veerachinnammalpuram, Gandhigram and Valiparai.
Many people gave petitions demanding basic amenities, road connectivity, old age pension and loan for income generation activities.
All officials stayed at Thummalagundu that night to finalise petitions received by the Collector. Genuine petitioners would get the benefits, said the officials.
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