Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) condoles the death of 109-year-old Padma Shri awardee Pappammal, an organic farmer from Thekampatti. She passed away on Friday due to age-related illness, leaving behind a legacy of agricultural development and women's progress.
Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) on Saturday expressed deep condolences over the passing of Padma Shri awardee Pappammal, a renowned organic farmer who died at the age of 109 on Friday due to age-related illness.
Pappammal, hailing from Thekampatti near Mettupalayam, was a distinguished figure in the agricultural community. She was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 2021 and also received the Periyar Award from the DMK for her contributions to organic farming and rural development.
The centenarian farmer had a long-standing association with TNAU, playing a pivotal role in disseminating the university's farming technologies and practices. As an organizer of discussion forums for the university's extension department, Pappammal had educated thousands of farmers about modern agricultural techniques.
TNAU's press release highlighted Pappammal's commitment to a healthy food routine, which contributed to her longevity. The university had recognized her efforts multiple times for her significant role in agricultural development and women's progress in the sector.
The TNAU statement emphasized that Pappammal's death is a tremendous loss to the agricultural community. Her dedication to organic farming and her role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices have left an indelible mark on the farming landscape of Tamil Nadu.
Pappammal's life and work serve as an inspiration to farmers across the state, particularly women in agriculture. Her legacy as an organic farmer and an advocate for agricultural education will continue to influence future generations of farmers in the region.
Pappammal, hailing from Thekampatti near Mettupalayam, was a distinguished figure in the agricultural community. She was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 2021 and also received the Periyar Award from the DMK for her contributions to organic farming and rural development.
The centenarian farmer had a long-standing association with TNAU, playing a pivotal role in disseminating the university's farming technologies and practices. As an organizer of discussion forums for the university's extension department, Pappammal had educated thousands of farmers about modern agricultural techniques.
TNAU's press release highlighted Pappammal's commitment to a healthy food routine, which contributed to her longevity. The university had recognized her efforts multiple times for her significant role in agricultural development and women's progress in the sector.
The TNAU statement emphasized that Pappammal's death is a tremendous loss to the agricultural community. Her dedication to organic farming and her role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices have left an indelible mark on the farming landscape of Tamil Nadu.
Pappammal's life and work serve as an inspiration to farmers across the state, particularly women in agriculture. Her legacy as an organic farmer and an advocate for agricultural education will continue to influence future generations of farmers in the region.