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Kadalas Penakal, which comprises of differently-abled men and women, was started a year ago through a Whatsapp group. According to Reetha Anitha from Ernakulam, who’s part of the group, orders are divided fairly amongst the members. “We take orders mostly through our Facebook page Kadalas Penakal (written in Malayalam script) Paper Pen.”There is a minimum order for those who wish to buy the pens. “And everyone gets the right pay into their bank accounts.”Reetha Anitha | Photo Credit: Special arrangementThe paper pens are marketed on their Facebook page and via Whatsapp. A pen that is also a plant — yes, you read it right — one that can grow into vegetables, flowers or trees..