Subject(s): Geographical setting -- Threat to normal life : Water scarcity, pollution, contagious diseases, demoralization, broken families, de-schooling, hired miscreants, rape and murder, vehicle accidents, price hike in life necessaries -- Birth of action council : Arrack shop burnt at muttoor, VSSS and daleview, catalysts, local catholic church, women club meeting, Trivandrum social service society, Kerala prohibition council, formation of action council -- Liberation process -- Method of activism : Sathyagraha, conscientization, foot march, seminars, corner meetings, street plays, discussion, police station marches, blockades, combined raids -- Strategies : Cordiality with other religions denominations, linkage with police, linkage with media, formation of NHGs and SHGs, compromising the case in crime 314/94, solidarity with tribal march, closing of liquor shops, village office dharna, prayer meeting -- Involvement in the state level scenario, rehabilitation, sustainability