As Pongal nears, sugarcane farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur are struggling to keep the traditional jaggery industry alive. Rising costs, low demand, and limited support threaten both livelihoods and a cultural legacy. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/pongal-thanjavur-jaggery-government-support-by1dwk3z?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Pongal2026 #Thanjavur #JaggeryCrisis #TamilNadu #Farmers




