Archive · 21 May 2025
New Village Provides Homes for Elephant Caretakers in Nilgiris
The people who care for elephants, mahouts and 'kavadis', now have new homes!
These homes are right next to the Theppakadu Elephant Camp.
The government built 44 new houses for them, with streets named after the elephants they care for.
This helps the caretakers and makes it easier for them to help the elephants, especially if there's an emergency.
It is to honor their hard work.
The project cost is ₹9.1 crore.
New homes constructed near Theppakadu Elephant Camp for mahouts and 'kavadis'.
The village includes 44 houses built with modern amenities.
Streets in the village are named after famous camp elephants.
The project aims to improve the welfare of elephant caretakers.
Caretakers were consulted during the design and construction process.
- Who
- Mahouts and 'kavadis'
- What
- New houses built for caretakers
- When
- Recently completed, inaugurated May 13, 2025
- Where
- Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To improve welfare and living conditions
- Location
- Theppakadu Elephant Camp, Udhagamandalam
- Beneficiaries
- Mahouts and 'Kavadis'
- Number of Houses
- 44
- Project Goal
- Improve Caretakers' Welfare
- Project Cost
- ₹9.1 crore
