Kani tribes learn improved tuber cultivation techniques

The Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) held a training program for Kani tribes in the Western Ghats on March 15, 2025. The event focused on improved tuber crop cultivation techniques to boost farmers' income. Fifty Kani farmers from nearby hamlets attended the session at the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. They learned about high-yielding tuber varieties and received planting materials and essential farming tools. CTCRI officials emphasized the importance of these new technologies for food security and economic empowerment. The program aimed to enhance the livelihoods of the Kani tribal community through better agricultural practices.