ATTAPPADY CO-OPERATIVE FARMING SOCIETY LTD., NO. P-637
Agali P.O, Palakkad District
Attappady Co-operative Farming Society was formed in 1975 under Western Ghat Project aiming for reform 420 landless Scheduled Tribes families in Attappady. It has been registered under Co-operative on 24.03.0975. as per G.O (Rt.) 3343/75/A.D dtd 3.12.1975. 1092.79 hector land has been reserved for this project in four various parts. There are four Farms under Attappady Co-operative Farming Society Ltd.No.P-637
The details as follows:-
| Sl.No | Name of Farm | No. of Families | Survey No. | Extent. in Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Chindakki |
100 |
1,12,14,44 Kallamala Village |
283.43 Ha |
|
2 |
Karuvara |
50 |
23,1335 in Kallamala |
141.47 Ha |
|
3 |
Pothuppady |
150 |
2019,1335 In Agali Village |
377.89 Ha |
|
4 |
Varadimala |
120 |
1734,1725,1736,1742 Sholayoor Village |
290.00 Ha |
|
Total |
420 |
1092.79 |
||
The main aims of this Project which began granding land to landless tribes are
- 1.To enhance living standard and Social security of Tribes in Attappady.
- 2.To raise the production of Cash crops implementing eco friendly agricultural methods.
- 3.To give creative leadership in Agricultural sector.
Besides the 4 farms, ACFS has taken Pattimalam Farm from Vattalakki Farming Society on lease basis and is running a model farm in 12 acre.
There are 816 registered members in this society as per records. They belongs to Irula, Muduka and Krumba communities.