Irular Tribe

Dr Dhamodharan is the son of agricultural labourers, who had to work in a brick kiln as a child to support his family. Today, he is helping children from the much-deprived Irular tribe to improve their learning outcomes.

Mallesh Badrappa spent his childhood as a bonded labourer in Krishnagiri's rose farms in Tamil Nadu. Read about how district administration rescued him and other kids from the thorns

The Irula Snake-cooperative has revolutionised the treatment of snake-bites in India and produces enough anti-venom to supply hospitals across the country.