Paniyas are the predominant tribe of the Gudalur Valley. And
with the most oppressed
history. Having lived for many centuries as bonded labourers, many families have
dared to come out of their bondedness due to the support of AMS. Many Paniya
families own land, cultivate tea and have improved their social status. Like this boy,
most of the paniya children are encouraged to go to schools by their illiterate parents.