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

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu · 23 Jul 2026, 12:53

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.

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