#Udangudi #Panangarupatti gets #GItag
The #palmjaggery preparation procedure in this area is #traditional without inclusion of any modern strategies.
#Nochemicaladditives are used in it
The #karupatti prepared from the #palmsap from the region around Udangudi in #Tiruchendur taluk in #Thoothukudi district has some #uniqueness.
This is due to presence of #redsanddunesoil found in the region
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/udangudi-panangarupatti-gets-gi-tag/article67381239.ece
Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag Thoothukudi district

GI tag for Udangudi Panangkarupatti recognizes its unique production process, dry climate & red sand dune soil, which gives it a distinct taste & longer shelf life. It is exported to foreign countries & has 500+ wholesale dealers in Madurai & Tirunelveli.

The Hindu

TN sanitation worker dies by suicide, panchayat officials booked for casteist abuse

The family of Sudalaimadan, a 55-year-old sanitation worker, alleged that he had been facing casteist abuse from former and current panchayat officials of Udangudi in Thoothukudi, for seeking a promotion at work.

#TamilNadu #casteism #CasteViolence #thoothukudi #udangudi #SanitationWorkers #caste #suicide #panchayat #dalits #dalit #SC #arunthathiyar #india

TW: suicide

https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tn-sanitation-worker-dies-suicide-panchayat-officials-booked-casteist-abuse-175069