Aadhimalai currently has 1609 shareholders all of whom are members of the indigenous communities in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The table below shows the distribution of the shareholders across different regions.

Area Total Members Men Women
Konavakkarai 178 100 78
Arakode 328 163 165
Coonoor 253 128 125
Pillur 199 97 102
Sigur 2 1 1
Hasanur 649 345 304
Total 1609 834 775

 

The share certificates for the shareholders were distributed along with the Annual General Body Meeting for 2015-16.

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Shri P. Shankar, The Collector of Nilgiris District is seen handing over the share certificate to Ms Janaki, Director of Aadhimalai. Shri S. Krishnan, Principal Secretary Planning and Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Shri I. Anwardeen, Conservator of Forests, Coimbatore Circle, Shri Vapu, Panchayat President, Kotagiri and Shri Pratim Roy, Director, Keystone Foundation were the Guests of Honour.

 
Aadhimalai Shareholders participating in the Annual General Body meeting
Aadhimalai Shareholders participating in the Annual General Body meeting