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Empower Tamizhagam wishes everyone a happy Gandhi Jayanthi.Mahatma Gandhi emphasized the importance of Local Self Government via Panchayats in the development of the nation. In his honour, Grama Sabha meetings are conducted in all panchayats of Tamil Nadu, where key issues of the particular area are discussed. ET-Impact has been engaging with village panchayats for over a decade.  After over 20 years abroad, Gandhi came back to India to lead the freedom struggle.No matter where you are in the world, you can still make a difference in India’s development. Be the Change. Empower Tamizhagam (ET-Impact) is an India-based public charitable non-profit organization focusing on lives and livelihoods. ET has been duly granted approval by the Government of India as a tax-exempt NGO with CSR registration. India-wide efforts with focus on Tamil Nadu state. #ngo #charity #nonprofit #ngoindia #change #chennai #tamilnadu #india #volunteer #cuddalore #panruti #neyveli #ETIndia #ETImpact #empowertamizhagam #nonprofits #InvestInRuralPeople #EBD #livelihoods #Gandhi #Gandhijayanthi #bethechange #oct2 #gramsabhaday #peace #peaceandnonviolence 

The smell of jackfruit wafts in the air as one drives through Panruti in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. Panruti is home to the largest area under jackfruit cultivation in the State. It is also likely the only place in India where jackfruit is grown as a monocrop on over 800 hectares.  Geographical Indication (GI) tags are given for products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities that are unique to their place of origin. Panruti has been waiting for a GI tag for the delicious jackfruit, which would add value and build a global reputation for the product. Jackfruit export and processing is a major economic opportunity in this region. Many farmers, especially women, and small businesses depend on this fruit for their livelihood. Empower Tamizhagam (ET-Impact) has been working with local farmers and Farmer Groups to improve market access and cold chain facilities.  Visit Panruti for a gastronomical experience. #ETIndia #ETImpact #empowertamizhagam #InvestInRuralPeople #ngo #charity #nonprofit #ngoindia #change #chennai #india #volunteer #cuddalore #panruti #neyveli #nonprofits #GI #CSA #GeographicalIndication #EBD #farmer #agriculture #agriculturist #farming #SDG #SDG2 #Indianfarmer #farmlife #sustainableagriculture #agri #kisan #food #farmersmarket #agribusiness #coldstorage #IFRPI #FAO #FoodofFuture #WFP #foodsecurity 

Every gift given in memory of a life, is truly special. In honour of a wonderful person- sweets and other goodies were distributed to kids of Theradikuppam village, Cuddalore, TN, India. You can also make donations in memory of someone who meant a lot to you. We encourage more people to contribute to the poor in memory of their loved ones. We invite you to help with your time, funds and expertise. Any contributions will help the poor with these and other programs. ETIndia #ETImpact #empowertamizhagam #donate #inmemoryof #donateinmemory #volunteer #volunteering #socialwork #publicpolicy #volunteerwork #ngo #charity #nonprofit #india #chennai #cuddalore #panruti #neyveli #nonprofits #nonprofitsindia #livelihood