Spices cultivation promoted to boost livelihood of tribal people in Bargur Hills

Efforts are nether mode to amended the livelihoods of tribal families successful the Bargur Hills by promoting the cultivation of spices and aromatic crops.

The Bargur Hills, located successful the bluish portion of Erode district, are location to members of the Sholaga tribal community. Farmers successful the portion traditionally cultivate digit millet, beans and maize, which beryllium mostly connected the monsoon. During the off-season, galore tribal families migrate to neighbouring districts successful hunt of livelihood opportunities.