Eight trainees have started on a sewing and tailoring course at the new centre in Gudalur. Meanwhile, heavy rains and severe flooding have arrived. A man was rescued after being trapped under a bridge in Gudalur as 4" of rain was recorded in some areas of the Nilgiris. This amounts to 50% more than the seasonal average.

The ISLAND Trust has formally opened a new outreach centre for our Tribal Futures Project in Gudalur which is situated in the forests of the Western Ghats near the border with Kerala. The centre will provide health services, social support and skills training to tribal communities. Congratulations to Alphonse Raj and his team for expanding their services to meet the needs of Paniyar and other tribal people who were found to be in dire need of support during Covid relief visits.

Planting time.

It's World Environment Day and a range of saplings are being distributed to villagers.