Since 2009, IFGTB, Coimbatore has pioneered in organizing Tree Growers Mela (TGM) in several strategic places in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. TGM is organized to spread awareness on tree cultivation using improved planting materials, including clones. Tree Growers Mela serve as an integrating platform of farmers, scientists, industrial partners and government agencies to serve forestry research and market inputs to the tree growers, for enhancement of productivity and farm income.