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A young Toddy-picker is climbing a palm tree to collect 'Neeraa' (A kind of alcohol). He is 12 years old. He will register his name in the society at the eligible age of 18. In the meanwhile, he is being trained by his father to develop his skills.

Government allots 25 palm trees to each Toddy-picker after registration, his father said. They collect 5 pots of Neeraa every day from "pothu thaadi" (Male Palm) and 10 pots of Neeraa from "naaga thaadi" (Female Palm). Each Toddy-picker earns about Rs.100 to Rs.200 every day. It depends on their luck on a particular day rather than the quantity of their collection.

"In our family, Luck will not favour those, who wish to do some other job" - Thus it was told by his father. He was ready to change his opinion if I show him some instance. He and his family members perhaps know it better.