Tourist footfall from Udumalpet in Tamil Nadu to Kanthalloor in Idukki district in neighbouring Kerala has been on the rise, but tour operators say they are not too excited about the development.

Speaking to TNIE, Indrajith said as soon as the processing unit is installed, farmers in the Kanthalloor, Marayur region of Idukki can produce export-quality produce. “Any farmer, who cultivates ...