A producer-owned company run entirely by indigenous communities in the Nilgiri Hills has recorded an annual turnover exceeding ₹1.4 crore, demonstrating how structured market access and collective ownership can transform rural economies. The enterprise, Adimalai Pazhungudiinar Producer Company Ltd., brings together more than 100 villages and over 10,000 people, creating a community-driven model that links forest produce directly to markets while ensuring higher returns for producers.