Why Nilambur?
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Nilambur is a UNESCO global learning city known for its commitment to promoting lifelong learning and inclusive, sustainable development
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Land of oldest teak plantation and world-class teak preferred by many, including premium brands like Rolls-Royce
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Scenic road, rail, and air transport access
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Part of Nilgiri Biosphere with immense untapped potential for sustainable tourism, local produce, and an innovation economy
The challenges we address
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Underutilized Potential: A heritage-rich, biodiverse region like Nilambur lacks platforms to nurture its local talent and eco-assets into scalable ventures
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Fragmented Ecosystem: Absence of a cohesive innovation and sustainability ecosystem that connects education, responsible tourism, entrepreneurship, policy, and community
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Lack of Global Connectivity: Limited access to mentorship, markets, and resources that can help transform local solutions into global models
We are here to bridge these gaps with a sustainable, future
ready model.
Our Solution-RRV
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Root – Upskilling: Empowering students, youth, and communities with future-ready skills, digital literacy, and sustainability training
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Route – Market Access: Connecting local products, artisans, farmers, startups and tourism experiences to national and global markets
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Voice – Storytelling: Showcasing stories of people, culture, and innovation through tgni talks, events, and creative media — putting Nilambur on the global map.
Thrive by Tgni-
Startup Incubator
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Thrive is our startup incubator based on the RRV principles, primarily focused on building sustainable, innovative global solutions
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A platform to celebrate and encourage the coming together of like minded people, industry, academia and other stakeholders
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A collaborative and lively space to nurture brainstorming, storytelling, problem solving solutions and handholding scalable solutions rooted in Nilambur and beyond
Tgni talks &
Tgni volunteers
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Tgni talks — The Podcast: A platform that celebrates changemakers, innovators, and everyday heroes
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We share stories that inspire action, spark meaningful conversations, and showcase Nilambur’s growing culture of innovation
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Tgni volunteers: A passionate community of people coming together to make Nilambur the volunteering capital of Kerala, driving real change through collective action
Ready to be part of Nilambur’s transformation?
Let’s connect
