Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mango farmers reiterate demand for pulp-making factory in K.V. Kuppam constituency

Beneficiaries under the ‘Kalaignar Kanavu Illam’ scheme are unable to fund their contribution to complete the construction of the houses. As a result, these remain incomplete. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tucked between towns like Katpadi and Gudiyatham in Vellore district, Kilvaithinankuppam, commonly known as K.V. Kuppam, became a reserved Assembly constituency for Scheduled Castes (SC) after bifurcation of the two big towns as part of the delimitation exercise carried out in 2008. A predominantly agrarian society, the Assembly segment is dotted with large tracts of mango and coconut groves. Due to close proximity to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh where private fruit pulp-making factories are located, farmers cultivate at least two crop seasons every year. “The region received adequate rains during the monsoon for the past few years which has helped improve groundwater level in the area. The crop yield is also good,” said M.G. Kasi, ...