Kottayam pitches rural employment scheme as answer to shortage of rubber tappers

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The Kottayam district panchayat president in India proposed a rural employment scheme to address the shortage of rubber tappers. The initiative aims to provide livelihood support and training to families dependent on rubber cultivation.

District panchayat president says the proposal could enhance livelihoods for many families dependent on rubber cultivation, as it seeks to provide training and support for tappers, including women, to secure up to 125 days of work annually at a daily wage of ₹401.