Tribals of Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai protest against delay in formation of new forest road
Members of the tribal community in the Jawadhu Hills of Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district have staged a protest over the postponed construction of a forest road linking Padavedu and Shenbagathoppu villages. Officials say the ₹4.11 crore project received state approval in 2025, but work has not yet begun, prompting the community's demonstration. The holdup also limits their access to markets and health care.