Adivasis turn invasive plant into homam sticks
The Hindu
Lantana camara, one of the most widely spread invasive plant in Indian forests, has become a source of income for Adivasis in Coimbatore district. While the Tamil Nadu Forest Department is taking vari
Lantana camara, one of the most widely spread invasive plant in Indian forests, has become a source of income for Adivasis in Coimbatore district. While the Tamil Nadu Forest Department is taking various efforts to contain its spread, Adivasis from some of the settlements in Coimbatore district are doing their bit by removing them from forests and find an income out of it. They collect the plant, dry it, and make bundles of sticks that are used for homam.More Related News

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