The department of Sociology of theKeralaUniversity in a first-of-its-kind initiative has launched a startup for Manithookki Kani tribe members based in Vithura panchayat in the district.
Named KU Life, the startup registered with the Kerala University Business Innovation and Incubation Centre was inaugurated by minister for welfare of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and backward classes KRadhakrishnan.
The tribal members should also be further trained in modern technology in order to make other products like chairs and swings. The plan is to also expand the workshops to other tribal settlements beyond Manithookki.