Summary:
Mr.
Nallasami who has been fighting for toddy tapping said that neera (sweet toddy) was not thought of either by Government or farmers of Tamil Nadu. Stating that Tamil Nadu has got a huge opportunity in tapping, sale and even export of neera, Mr.
Nallasami said the season for tapping of the sap is almost over and neera extraction can be done only from next year. Tamil Nadu farmers have been tapping only pathaneer which has a lace of lime. Neera is a sweet toddy (not pathaneer) extracted from both coconut palms and palymrah. Stating that its extraction and sale is being allowed in Kerala, Mr.
Nallasami said that has no artificial colour, no chemical, no preservatives, highly hygienic and an energy drink for daily consumption..