Microland Foundation and Nilgiris District Administration join hands for a healthier, cleaner and more resilient Nilgiris
The Nilgiris District Administration and Microland Foundation have partnered to improve palliative care and waste management in the region. The initiatives aim to strengthen local healthcare systems and establish sustainable, community-led waste management models.
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Public-private partnerships are increasingly vital for addressing localized environmental and social health challenges in ecologically sensitive areas.
Two landmark initiatives to strengthen community health and sustainable waste management across the district
UDHAGAMANDALAM, India , Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant step towards strengthening the social and environmental resilience of the Nilgiris, the Nilgiris District Administration and Microland Foundation (MLF) have entered into two strategic partnerships aimed at addressing some of the district's most important community and environmental priorities.
The two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focus on Pain-Free Nilgiris (PFN), a district-wide initiative to strengthen palliative and geriatric care, and Solid Waste Management in Masinagudi, an initiative designed to establish a sustainable and community-led model for waste management in one of the Nilgiris' most ecologically sensitive regions. Together, these initiatives represent a broader commitment by the District Administration and Microland Foundation to build stronger local systems, empower communities and create models that can deliver lasting impact across the Nilgiris.
Building a healthier and more robust Nilgiris
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