more-inBastard sago tree or fishtail palm (jeelugu) is nothing less than a boon for the tribals in many habitations. The jeelugu kallu (toddy) brewed from the trees, which are usually seen only in the wilds, is a supplementary income source for many cash-strapped tribesmen in the hamlets such as Chaparai, Gurtedu and Kanivada. But he has no answer why warm toddy is preferred. The tribals try to sell their produce at any price by noon. “We know that there is a demand for the jeelugu kallu.

Source: The Hindu July 16, 2017 19:30 UTC