Contractors in Telangana are avoiding tendu leaves collected by tribals due to poor quality, preferring supplies from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. This has led to a sharp decline in procurement, threatening the seasonal livelihood of tribal families who depend on the activity for income.
Telangana government’s 42 per cent BC reservation can be a game changer only if the State ensures a special help desk for the De-notified Tribes to access welfare benefits
The entrepreneurial venture, undertaken by five members of the Sri Hanuman Joint Liability Group, brought to life the Mahua oil unit in Kaddampeddur just two weeks ago, with an investment of Rs 10 lakh.
