ARCOD has been associated with the Fair Trade Labeling Organization (FLO) since the year 2000. FLO is based in Germany and it is a global certification organization working to secure a better deal for producers and workers by setting up international standards for fair trade certifications.

To know more about Fair trade and FLO please visit: www.fairtrade.net

FLO identified ARCOD as a certified Channel for implementing various welfare programs for the tea estate workers and their families in Tamil Nadu.

 

 

The following companies / estates are associated with ARCOD in the project.

• The United Nilgiri Tea Company Ltd – Chamraj & Korakundah Estates
• Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation – Mudis Group, Dunsandle Group and Singampatti Group of Estates
• Stanes Amalgamated Estates Ltd – Burnside Estate, Kotada & Welbeck Estates
• The Coonoor Tea Estate Company Ltd – Parkside Estate
• Parry Agro Industries Ltd – Parry Agro Estate
• Poabs Organic Estates
• Thiashola Plantations Private Ltd
  
  

The major areas of working under the project are Education and Health. The following activities are carried out:

• Providing Vaccination to Workers
• Assistance for Medical and emergency expenses
• Assistance for Income Generation Activities
• Providing LPG cylinder with stove to the workers’ family
• Lunch containers and Sweaters to workers
• Housing Deposit Scheme
• Construction of Rest sheds for workers
• Retirement Benefits to Workers
• Assistance extended to the Children of workers
  
  

## Educational Scholarship for Higher Studies

## Construction of School Buildings

## Computers and Furniture for School

## School Uniforms and Note books

## School Teachers Salary

## Nutrition Food for School Children