{"id":11001,"date":"2026-03-18T11:49:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/?page_id=11001"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:42:13","slug":"seller-registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/seller-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Seller Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11001\" class=\"elementor elementor-11001\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a195763 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent \" data-id=\"a195763\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1097b9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1097b9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta 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rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:12px;padding:13px 16px;text-decoration:none;transition:all .2s;margin-bottom:10px;}\r\n.contact-btn:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0;}\r\n.contact-btn:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);}\r\n.contact-btn-icon{font-size:18px;flex-shrink:0;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}\r\n.contact-btn-label{font-size:9px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);display:block;margin-bottom:2px;}\r\n.contact-btn-val{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);}\r\n\r\n.rules-card{background:var(--parch);border-radius:20px;padding:26px 22px;}\r\n.rule-row{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:10px;}\r\n.rule-row:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\r\n.rule-row-icon{font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;}\r\n.rule-row-text{font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.6);line-height:1.6;}\r\n.rule-row-text strong{color:var(--soil);font-weight:500;}\r\n\r\n\/* RESPONSIVE *\/\r\n@media(max-width:1100px){\r\n  .bc,.wrap{padding-left:40px;padding-right:40px;}\r\n  .hero{padding:60px 40px 68px;}\r\n  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .eligibility-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}\r\n  .main-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}\r\n  .sidebar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;}\r\n  .process-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;}\r\n  .bring-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n}\r\n@media(max-width:768px){\r\n  .bc{padding:10px 24px;}\r\n  .hero{padding:40px 24px 44px;}\r\n  .wrap{padding:0 24px;}\r\n  .section{padding:44px 0;}\r\n  \/* Hero *\/\r\n  .hero-inner{gap:20px;}\r\n  .hero-benefits{padding:18px 16px;gap:10px;}\r\n  .hero-benefits-title{font-size:8px;margin-bottom:12px;}\r\n  .benefit-item{gap:8px;margin-bottom:10px;}\r\n  .benefit-icon{font-size:18px;}\r\n  .benefit-title{font-size:12px;}\r\n  .benefit-body{font-size:10px;}\r\n  \/* Eligibility *\/\r\n  .eligibility-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .elig-card{padding:18px 16px;}\r\n  \/* Process steps *\/\r\n  .process-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;}\r\n  .process-step{padding:18px 14px;}\r\n  .process-num{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:10px;border-radius:10px;}\r\n  .process-title{font-size:12px;}\r\n  .process-body{font-size:11px;}\r\n  .process-step-badge{display:none;}\r\n  \/* Bring *\/\r\n  .bring-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .bring-item{padding:12px 14px;}\r\n  \/* Form inputs \u2014 reduce padding on mobile *\/\r\n  .form-input,.form-select,.form-textarea{padding:10px 12px;font-size:13px;border-radius:8px;}\r\n  .form-section-title{font-size:10px;}\r\n  .form-section{margin-bottom:22px;}\r\n  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .form-label{font-size:11px;}\r\n  .checkbox-item-label{font-size:11px;}\r\n  .checkbox-products,.checkbox-markets{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}\r\n  .declaration-box{padding:14px 16px;}\r\n  .declaration-text{font-size:11px;}\r\n  .declaration-check-label{font-size:11px;}\r\n  \/* Sidebar *\/\r\n  .sidebar{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .info-card,.contact-card,.rules-card{padding:20px 18px;}\r\n  .main-layout{padding:36px 0 48px;}\r\n  \/* Form band & How to Join band *\/\r\n  .form-band-wrap{padding:44px 0 !important;}\r\n  .how-to-join-band{padding:44px 0 !important;}\r\n  \/* Checkbox grids \u2014 override inline styles *\/\r\n  .checkbox-products{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}\r\n  .checkbox-markets{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}\r\n  \/* Hero title size *\/\r\n  .hero-title{font-size:clamp(30px,8vw,52px);letter-spacing:-1px;}\r\n  .hero-title-ta{font-size:clamp(14px,4vw,20px);}\r\n  \/* s-title on mobile *\/\r\n  .s-title{letter-spacing:-.3px;}\r\n  \/* Submit button *\/\r\n  .btn-submit{font-size:13px;padding:14px 24px;}\r\n  \/* Form note *\/\r\n  .form-note{font-size:10px;}\r\n  \/* Contact btn val email *\/\r\n  .contact-btn-val{font-size:12px;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- BREADCRUMB -->\r\n<nav class=\"bc\">\r\n  <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span>\r\n  <a href=\"\/makkal-santhai\">Makkal Nala Santhai<\/a><span class=\"bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span>\r\n  <span class=\"bc-curr\">Seller Registration<\/span>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"hero-inner\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"hero-eyebrow\"><span class=\"hero-eyebrow-dot\"><\/span><span class=\"hero-eyebrow-text\">Seller Registration \u00b7 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0baa\u0ba9\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0baa\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bc1<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Join as a<br><em>Farmer-Seller<\/em><\/h1>\r\n      <span class=\"hero-title-ta\">\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf-\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0baa\u0ba9\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bb0\u0bbe\u0b95 \u0b9a\u0bc7\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"hero-sub\">Sell your organic produce <strong>directly to consumers<\/strong> at Makkal Nala Santhai \u2014 no middlemen, full price to you, guaranteed. Register below and we'll contact you to confirm your participation.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"hero-benefits\">\r\n        <span class=\"hero-benefits-title\">Why Sell at Makkal Nala Santhai<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"benefit-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"benefit-icon\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\r\n          <div><div class=\"benefit-title\">Full Price to You<\/div><div class=\"benefit-body\">No commission, no deductions \u2014 100% of the sale price goes directly to you.<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefit-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"benefit-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>\r\n          <div><div class=\"benefit-title\">No Middlemen<\/div><div class=\"benefit-body\">You sell face to face with the consumer. Direct relationship, direct income.<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefit-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"benefit-icon\">\ud83c\udd93<\/span>\r\n          <div><div class=\"benefit-title\">Free to Participate<\/div><div class=\"benefit-body\">No stall fees, no registration charges. The Santhai is free for all organic farmers.<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefit-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"benefit-icon\">\ud83c\udf31<\/span>\r\n          <div><div class=\"benefit-title\">Build Your Customer Base<\/div><div class=\"benefit-body\">Regular buyers return every week. Build trust, loyalty and a steady income from your farm.<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- ELIGIBILITY -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Eligibility<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">Who Can <em>Sell?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0baf\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb2\u0bbe\u0bae\u0bcd?<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"eligibility-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"elig-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"elig-icon\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-title\">Organic Farmers<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-body\">Farmers who grow vegetables, fruits, millets, grains or any food crop using natural, chemical-free methods \u2014 even without formal certification.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"elig-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"elig-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-title\">Herbal & Medicinal Plant Growers<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-body\">Those who cultivate and supply medicinal herbs, herbal powders, herbal oils or traditional plant-based products.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"elig-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"elig-icon\">\ud83c\udf6f<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-title\">Homemade Food Makers<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-body\">Women and families who prepare homemade pickles, snacks, natural jams, traditional sweets and chemical-free food products at home.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"elig-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"elig-icon\">\ud83e\uded2<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-title\">Natural Product Makers<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-body\">Producers of cold-pressed oils, natural honey, vermicompost, organic manures or any farm-derived natural product.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"elig-card no\">\r\n        <span class=\"elig-icon\">\ud83d\udeab<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-title\">Not Eligible<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-body\">Middlemen, traders or resellers who do not directly grow or make the products they sell. Only direct producers are allowed at the Santhai.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"elig-card no\">\r\n        <span class=\"elig-icon\">\u2697\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-title\">Chemical Products Not Allowed<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"elig-body\">Products grown or prepared using chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, artificial colours or preservatives are not permitted at any Santhai market.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- HOW IT WORKS -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\" style=\"border-top:none;padding:0;\">\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"how-to-join-band\" style=\"background:#fdf4e3;border-top:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.07);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.07);padding:72px 0;\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n  <section class=\"section\" style=\"padding:0;\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Process<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">How to <em>Join<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0b8e\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bbf \u0b9a\u0bc7\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0bb5\u0ba4\u0bc1<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"process-steps\">\r\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\r\n        <span class=\"process-step-badge\">01<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-num step1\">\ud83d\udcdd<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"process-title\">Register<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"process-title-ta\">\u0baa\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bc1 \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bcd\u0baf\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-body\">Fill in the registration form below with your details, farm information and products you wish to sell.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\r\n        <span class=\"process-step-badge\">02<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-num step2\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"process-title\">We Call You<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"process-title-ta\">\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0b85\u0bb4\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcb\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-body\">Our coordinator will contact you within 2\u20133 days to discuss your products, verify eligibility and confirm your first market date.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\r\n        <span class=\"process-step-badge\">03<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-num step3\">\ud83c\udfea<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"process-title\">Arrive at Santhai<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"process-title-ta\">\u0b9a\u0ba8\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1 \u0bb5\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-body\">Bring your produce to the designated Santhai location. Set up your stall \u2014 no fees, no paperwork on the day.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"process-step\">\r\n        <span class=\"process-step-badge\">04<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-num step4\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"process-title\">Sell & Earn<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"process-title-ta\">\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1 \u0b9a\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"process-body\">Sell directly to consumers. You set your own price. You keep all your earnings. Simple, fair, direct.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHAT TO BRING -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Preparation<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">What to <em>Bring<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0b8e\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0ba9 \u0b95\u0bca\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0bb5\u0bb0 \u0bb5\u0bc7\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"bring-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"bring-item\"><span class=\"bring-item-icon\">\ud83e\udd6c<\/span><div><div class=\"bring-item-title\">Fresh Produce<\/div><div class=\"bring-item-body\">Vegetables, fruits, millets, grains or homemade products \u2014 freshly harvested or prepared, neatly packed.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bring-item\"><span class=\"bring-item-icon\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/span><div><div class=\"bring-item-title\">Weighing Scale<\/div><div class=\"bring-item-body\">Bring your own weighing scale for accurate measurement. Digital scales preferred.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bring-item\"><span class=\"bring-item-icon\">\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f<\/span><div><div class=\"bring-item-title\">Covers & Bags<\/div><div class=\"bring-item-body\">Bring cloth bags, banana leaves or paper covers \u2014 no plastic bags at the Santhai.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bring-item\"><span class=\"bring-item-icon\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f<\/span><div><div class=\"bring-item-title\">Price Labels<\/div><div class=\"bring-item-body\">Simple handwritten price labels or boards for your products \u2014 helps buyers make decisions faster.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bring-item\"><span class=\"bring-item-icon\">\ud83e\ude91<\/span><div><div class=\"bring-item-title\">Seating<\/div><div class=\"bring-item-body\">A mat, chair or small table to display your produce comfortably during market hours.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bring-item\"><span class=\"bring-item-icon\">\ud83d\udca7<\/span><div><div class=\"bring-item-title\">Water & Food<\/div><div class=\"bring-item-body\">Bring sufficient water and a meal \u2014 markets run for several hours, especially early morning markets.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- REGISTRATION FORM -->\r\n<div class=\"form-band-wrap\" style=\"background:var(--parch);padding:80px 0;\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"main-layout\" style=\"padding:0;\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- FORM -->\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Registration Form \u00b7 \u0baa\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bc1 \u0baa\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"s-title\">Register as a <em>Seller<\/em><\/h2>\r\n        <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0baa\u0ba9\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bb0\u0bbe\u0b95 \u0baa\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bc1 \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bcd\u0baf\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <form id=\"regForm\" onsubmit=\"handleSubmit(event)\" novalidate>\r\n\r\n          <!-- PERSONAL DETAILS -->\r\n          <div class=\"form-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"form-section-title\">Your Details \u00b7 \u0b89\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Full Name <span>*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"text\" name=\"full-name\" class=\"form-input\" placeholder=\"Your full name\" required>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Phone \/ WhatsApp <span>*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" class=\"form-input\" placeholder=\"10-digit mobile number\" required>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Village \/ Town <span>*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"text\" name=\"village\" class=\"form-input\" placeholder=\"Your village or town\" required>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">District <span>*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"text\" name=\"district\" class=\"form-input\" placeholder=\"e.g. Vellore, Tiruvannamalai\" required>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row full\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Email Address<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"email\" name=\"email-address\" class=\"form-input\" placeholder=\"your@email.com (optional)\">\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- FARM DETAILS -->\r\n          <div class=\"form-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"form-section-title\">Farm Details \u00b7 \u0baa\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0ba3\u0bc8 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Farm Name (if any)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"text\" name=\"farm-name\" class=\"form-input\" placeholder=\"Name of your farm\">\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Years in Organic Farming <span>*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                <select name=\"farming-years\" class=\"form-select\" required>\r\n                  <option value=\"\">Select years<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Less than 1 year<\/option>\r\n                  <option>1 \u2013 3 years<\/option>\r\n                  <option>3 \u2013 5 years<\/option>\r\n                  <option>5 \u2013 10 years<\/option>\r\n                  <option>More than 10 years<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Farm Size<\/label>\r\n                <select name=\"farm-size\" class=\"form-select\">\r\n                  <option value=\"\">Select size<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Less than 1 acre<\/option>\r\n                  <option>1 \u2013 3 acres<\/option>\r\n                  <option>3 \u2013 5 acres<\/option>\r\n                  <option>5 \u2013 10 acres<\/option>\r\n                  <option>More than 10 acres<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Home \/ Terrace Garden<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Organic Certification<\/label>\r\n                <select name=\"certification\" class=\"form-select\">\r\n                  <option value=\"\">Select status<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Certified Organic<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Practising organic \u2014 not certified<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Transitioning to organic<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Natural farming (no certification)<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- PRODUCTS -->\r\n          <div class=\"form-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"form-section-title\">Products You'll Sell \u00b7 \u0ba8\u0bc0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bca\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"checkbox-products\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px;\">\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Vegetables\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83e\udd6c Vegetables \u00b7 \u0b95\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Fruits\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83c\udf4e Fruits \u00b7 \u0baa\u0bb4\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Traditional Rice\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83c\udf3e Traditional Rice \u00b7 \u0baa\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b85\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0b9a\u0bbf<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Millets\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83c\udf3f Millets \u00b7 \u0b9a\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bbe\u0ba9\u0bbf\u0baf\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Cold-Pressed Oils\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83e\uded2 Cold-Pressed Oils \u00b7 \u0b8e\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0ba3\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Herbal Products\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83c\udf31 Herbal Products \u00b7 \u0bae\u0bc2\u0bb2\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0baa\u0bca\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Homemade Foods\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83c\udf6f Homemade Foods \u00b7 \u0bb5\u0bc0\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b89\u0ba3\u0bb5\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Medicinal Plants\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83c\udf3c Medicinal Plants \u00b7 \u0bae\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bb5 \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Pickles & Condiments\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83e\udd52 Pickles & Condiments \u00b7 \u0b8a\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"products[]\" value=\"Manure \/ Compost\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">\ud83e\udeb1 Manure \/ Compost \u00b7 \u0b89\u0bb0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span><\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row full\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">Describe Your Products <span>*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                <textarea name=\"product-details\" class=\"form-textarea\" placeholder=\"List the specific products you grow or make \u2014 e.g. brinjal, tomato, kuthiraivali millet, neem oil, mango pickle...\" required><\/textarea>\r\n                <div class=\"form-note-inline\">Be specific \u2014 this helps us confirm your eligibility and match you to the right Santhai location.<\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- MARKET PREFERENCE -->\r\n          <div class=\"form-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"form-section-title\">Market Preference \u00b7 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba9 \u0b9a\u0ba8\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc8<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"checkbox-markets\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px;\">\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"markets[]\" value=\"Vellore \u2014 Weekly (Wednesday)\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">Vellore \u2014 Weekly (Wednesday)<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"markets[]\" value=\"Sholinghur \u2014 Weekly (Wednesday)\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">Sholinghur \u2014 Weekly (Wednesday)<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"markets[]\" value=\"Jangalapuram \u2014 Weekly (Friday)\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">Jangalapuram \u2014 Weekly (Friday)<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"markets[]\" value=\"Ambur \u2014 Monthly (1st Saturday)\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">Ambur \u2014 Monthly (1st Saturday)<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"markets[]\" value=\"Vellore \u2014 Monthly (2nd Saturday)\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">Vellore \u2014 Monthly (2nd Saturday)<\/span><\/label>\r\n              <label class=\"checkbox-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"markets[]\" value=\"Melvallam \u2014 Monthly (3rd Saturday)\"><span class=\"checkbox-item-label\">Melvallam \u2014 Monthly (3rd Saturday)<\/span><\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-row full\">\r\n              <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n                <label class=\"form-label\">How did you hear about us?<\/label>\r\n                <select name=\"how-found\" class=\"form-select\">\r\n                  <option value=\"\">Select source<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Friend \/ Fellow Farmer<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Social Media<\/option>\r\n                  <option>YouTube<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Arivuthottam Farm Visit<\/option>\r\n                  <option>News \/ Media<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Agriculture Department<\/option>\r\n                  <option>Other<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- DECLARATION -->\r\n          <div class=\"form-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"form-section-title\">Declaration \u00b7 \u0b89\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bca\u0bb4\u0bbf<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"declaration-box\">\r\n              <div class=\"declaration-text\">I declare that all products I sell at Makkal Nala Santhai are grown or prepared by me personally using natural, chemical-free methods. I understand that chemical-treated products are not permitted and will result in removal from the market. I agree to sell directly to consumers without involving any middlemen.<\/div>\r\n              <label class=\"declaration-check\">\r\n                <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"declaration\" required>\r\n                <span class=\"declaration-check-label\">I agree to the above declaration and the rules of Makkal Nala Santhai \u00b7 \u0bae\u0bc7\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f \u0b89\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bca\u0bb4\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1 \u0ba8\u0bbe\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bae\u0bcd\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc7\u0ba9\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n              <\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <button type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-submit\">\ud83c\udf3e Submit Registration \u2192<\/button>\r\n          <p class=\"form-note\">We'll contact you within 2\u20133 days via WhatsApp or phone.<br>Questions? Call <a href=\"tel:9443032436\">94430 32436<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/form>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"success-msg\" id=\"successMsg\">\r\n          <span class=\"success-icon\">\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"success-title\">Registration Submitted!<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"success-body\">Thank you for registering with Makkal Nala Santhai. Our coordinator will contact you within 2\u20133 days via WhatsApp or phone to confirm your participation.<br><br>For urgent queries call <strong>94430 32436<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- SIDEBAR -->\r\n      <div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"info-card-title\">Coordinator \u00b7 \u0b92\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0ba3\u0bc8\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bb0\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"info-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"info-val\"><strong>K. Senthamizh Selvan<\/strong><br>Founder, Arivuthottam<br>All Santhai Coordinator<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"height:1px;background:rgba(44,26,14,.07);margin:12px 0;\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"info-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"info-icon\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"info-val\">We respond within <strong>2\u20133 working days<\/strong><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"info-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udd93<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"info-val\"><strong>No fees<\/strong> \u2014 registration and participation are completely free<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"info-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"info-val\">Markets run <strong>weekly & monthly<\/strong> across Vellore district<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"contact-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"contact-card-title\">Contact Directly<\/span>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919443032436\" class=\"contact-btn\">\r\n            <span class=\"contact-btn-icon\">\ud83d\udcac<\/span>\r\n            <div><span class=\"contact-btn-label\">WhatsApp<\/span><span class=\"contact-btn-val\">+91 94430 32436<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"tel:9443032436\" class=\"contact-btn\">\r\n            <span class=\"contact-btn-icon\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span>\r\n            <div><span class=\"contact-btn-label\">Call<\/span><span class=\"contact-btn-val\">94430 32436<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"tel:9494064094\" class=\"contact-btn\">\r\n            <span class=\"contact-btn-icon\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span>\r\n            <div><span class=\"contact-btn-label\">Alternate<\/span><span class=\"contact-btn-val\">94940 64094<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"mailto:arivuthottamorganicfarm@gmail.com\" class=\"contact-btn\">\r\n            <span class=\"contact-btn-icon\">\u2709\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n            <div><span class=\"contact-btn-label\">Email<\/span><span class=\"contact-btn-val\" style=\"word-break:break-all;font-size:12px;\">arivuthottamorganicfarm@gmail.com<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"rules-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"info-card-title\">Seller Rules \u00b7 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n          <div class=\"rule-row\"><span class=\"rule-row-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span><div class=\"rule-row-text\"><strong>Organic only<\/strong> \u2014 no chemical-treated produce permitted<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"rule-row\"><span class=\"rule-row-icon\">\ud83d\udeab<\/span><div class=\"rule-row-text\"><strong>No middlemen<\/strong> \u2014 only direct producers allowed<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"rule-row\"><span class=\"rule-row-icon\">\u267b\ufe0f<\/span><div 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