Cancel summer programmes, says Nilgiri Tribal Solidarity

Udhagamandalam: The Nilgiri Tribal Solidarity, an association formed for the welfare of Badaga tribe, has urged the district administration to cancel summer festival programmes considering the resurgence of Covid-19.

In a letter to Nilgiris collector, the association said a lot of ethnic tribals reside in 350 villages across the district. “Safeguarding their livelihoods during the pandemic should be the priority of the administration. Summer events like the flower show, fruit show and rose show would attract more tourists to the district. It would lead to crowds and create a difficult situation,” the letter said.

The association requested the administration to take steps in advance to handle such a situation and offered help to check virus spread. Copies of the letter were also marked to the chief minister and the chief secretary.