Alappuzha, the land of fabled golden fibre has a red heart
It is known the world over as the Venice of the East. A land where nature has showered her blessings generously.
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Coir workers Udayan and Saji weaving geotextile mats at a small-scale unit at Kanjikuzhy in Alappuzha. (Photo | Albin Mathew, EPS)
Express News Service
Alappuzha district has witnessed several labour uprisings that left a lasting imprint on the history of people’s movement in Kerala. Coir workers, farm labourers and fishers constitute the majority of the population, and it is their sentiments that determine the district’s socio-political stature. However, the district is grappling with the economic fallout of the migration of coir industry to TN