Suresh Jacob is Nilgiri planters’ body chief

Suresh Jacob, (Vice-President, Katary and Sutton Estates of Neelamalai Agro Industries Ltd) has assumed office as Chairman of the Nilgiri Planters’ Association (NPA) for 2012-13.

K.C. Ponnappa, (Group Manager, Kotada Estate of Stanes Amalgamated Estates Ltd), has taken over as Vice-Chairman.

Both had been re-elected to the same positions held last year.