Gundur : A petrol pump run exclusively by adivasi women has commenced operations close to Ooty in Palada village in Nilgiri district. The pump was inaugurated under the aegis of Adivasi Research Centre.
12 adivasi women – 2 each drawn from Kottunayakar, Paniyar, Kuttambar, Thodar, Kothhar and Erullar tribes residing in Gudalur and Ooty region – were appointed as the pump's workers. Situtated close, the Adivasi Research Centre will provide accommodation for travelers from far off places.
Of the district's 7.5 population 3.7 are adivasis. The petrol pump was started as part of the mission to uplift the adivasis, especially their women as these marginalised tribes continue to live utter backward conditions. The fuel prices at the pump are slightly lower than town rates.
