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An indigenous community called Malampadandram tribe collective is helping the authorities keep the forest roads clean at Sabarimala forests.
About Malampadandram Tribe:
- Malai Pandaram or Hill Pandaram, nomadic community is a scheduled tribe.
- Areas – Kerala
- Population – 2,422 (2011 Census)
- Occupation – Fishing, hunting, gathering, making and selling of rudrakshamala, tulasimala, glass beads necklace and bangles.
- Pandaram Basha – Patios in the Travancore region
- Language – Malayalam
- Have traditional knowledge in herbal medicines and medicinal herbs are collected from forests of Sabarimalai, Irali (Idukki) and Wayanad.
Reference: The Hindu
