Makkal
Nala Santhai
மக்கள் நல்ல சந்தை
A community-based organic farmers' market — bringing farmers and consumers together through direct sale of healthy, chemical-free food. No middlemen. Fair prices. Honest food.
A market created for the welfare of both farmers and consumers — where organic produce flows directly from the farm to the family, eliminating the middleman chain that keeps farmers poor and food prices high.
The Problem We Solve
நாங்கள் தீர்க்கும் பிரச்சனைThe traditional food supply chain creates a broken system that hurts both ends — farmers receive far less than the market price while consumers pay far more than they should, with quality and transparency suffering along the way.
From Farm to Family
பண்ணையிலிருந்து குடும்பத்திற்குWhat Makes It Different
இதை தனித்துவமாக்குவது என்னFarmers sell directly to the public without any intermediaries. This ensures fair prices for farmers, affordable prices for consumers and complete transparency in food production. When you buy at the Santhai, you know exactly who grew your food and how.
Only naturally grown or certified organic produce is encouraged at the Santhai. Every item — from vegetables to oils to homemade products — comes from farmers committed to sustainable, chemical-free growing methods.
The Santhai specifically focuses on small and marginal farmers practising sustainable agriculture — giving them a platform to earn better, build direct relationships with consumers and share their farming story in their own words.
Beyond a market, the Santhai is a public awareness space where visitors learn about natural farming, healthy food habits, traditional crops and seeds, and sustainable living — connecting urban families to the agricultural knowledge that feeds them.
Products at the Santhai
சந்தையில் கிடைக்கும் பொருட்கள்Hover to pause · வட்டமிட்டு நிறுத்தலாம்
The Difference We're Making
நாங்கள் உருவாக்கும் மாற்றம்Building a Healthier Community
ஆரோக்கியமான சமூகத்தை கட்டமைக்கிறோம்
Makkal Nala Santhai is more than a market — it is a movement to shift communities towards safe food systems and environmentally responsible farming. Every sale at the Santhai is a vote for a healthier, fairer food chain.
By connecting small and marginal organic farmers directly with urban consumers in Vellore, the Santhai strengthens the local economy, keeps agricultural income within the community and builds lasting trust between the people who grow food and the people who eat it.
Women Agripreneurs Network
பெண் விவசாய தொழில்முனைவோர் வலைப்பின்னல்The Women Agripreneurs Network (WAN) is a dedicated initiative within Makkal Nala Santhai — creating a platform where rural women farmers and food makers sell homemade pickles, traditional snacks, herbal products and natural foods directly to consumers.
No middlemen. Full income to the maker. Every product is chemical-free, handmade and rooted in Tamil tradition.
👩🌾 Learn More About WAN →Find a Santhai Near You
உங்கள் அருகில் உள்ள சந்தையை கண்டறியுங்கள்Regular markets held across Vellore district — weekly, monthly and evening markets organised through Arivuthottam, offering fresh chemical-free produce directly from farmers.
- Vellore — Every Wednesday
- Sholinghur — Every Wednesday
- Jangalapuram — Every Friday
- Ambur — First Saturday
- Vellore — Second Saturday
- Melvallam — Third Saturday
- Free entry for all
- Open to farmers & consumers
- Organic produce only
- No middlemen — direct sale
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₹2 Lakhs Award from Uzhavan Foundation
உழவன் அறக்கட்டளையின் ₹2 லட்சம் பரிசுUzhavan Foundation Awards ₹2 Lakhs to Makkal Nala Santhai
உழவன் அறக்கட்டளை மக்கள் நல சந்தைக்கு ₹2 லட்சம் பரிசுTamil film actor Karthi, founder of The Uzhavan Foundation — an initiative dedicated to supporting farmers and agricultural communities across Tamil Nadu — presented a ₹2 lakhs prize award to Makkal Nala Santhai in recognition of its outstanding contribution to farmer welfare and direct farm-to-consumer food systems. This prestigious recognition places Arivuthottam's Makkal Nala Santhai among Tamil Nadu's most impactful grassroots agricultural initiatives.
The Makkal Nala Santhai Song
மக்கள் நல சந்தை பாடல்Life at the Santhai
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Sell or Buy at Makkal Nala Santhai
மக்கள் நல சந்தையில் விற்கவோ வாங்கவோ வாருங்கள்Are you an organic farmer wanting to sell directly to consumers? Or a family wanting access to fresh chemical-free food? The Santhai welcomes both — contact us to participate in the next market.
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