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Farmers’ associations seek lifting of toddy ban in Tamil Nadu

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Farmers’ associations seek lifting of toddy ban in Tamil Nadu

Since palmyrahs help anchor groundwater, they are planted along ponds and farmlands. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Farmers’ associations have called for lifting the ban on toddy tapping in Tamil Nadu, contending that it is a health drink. “We want Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and his government to lift the ban, which would create…

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Farmers seek lifting of toddy ban as TVK govt. considers permitting resto-bars

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Farmers seek lifting of toddy ban as TVK govt. considers permitting resto-bars

Following reports that the State government plans to permit resto-bars to operate, as in neighbouring States, farmers demanded that the ban on toddy be lifted, noting that no such prohibition exists in those States. After TVK came to power, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay closed the 717 Tasmac outlets that operated within 500 meters of…

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