Padma Shri awardee and famous organic farmer Kamla Pujari passed awayKamala Pujari was 74 years old today and is survived by two sons and two daughters.Apart from preserving more than 100 varieties of paddy, he taught organic farming
Padma Shri Kamala Pujari Profile: A woman whose innocence on her face reflects her will to live, whose heart beats among the paddy crops, who roamed barefoot from village to village only to create awareness among people… who taught better methods of farming, made people aware of the need for better organic farming… she is no longer among us. Kamala Pujari, who was awarded the Padma Shri award after leaving everything behind, left the countrymen.
with Padma Shri award Respected and renowned organic farmer Kamala Pujari passed away on 20 July after suffering from kidney ailments. The news was broadcast from the Chief Minister’s office. Her last rites will be performed with full state honours.
to Kamala Pujari In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri for promoting organic farming and preserving more than 100 varieties of indigenous seeds. During his visits to villages, Pujari taught farmers, especially women, about organic farming and the use of organic fertilizers.
Born in Koraput And Kamala Pujari belonged to the Paroja tribe. She contributed a lot to organic farming and preservation of native rice varieties. She was appreciated all over the world for her contribution.
100 to 100 kg of paddy Apart from preserving more varieties, she also preserved several types of turmeric, cumin, etc. Pujari, who hails from Koraput, had learnt the basic techniques of preserving paddy from the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Jaipur.
Organic farming and His efforts related to rice conservation also earned him the ‘Equator Initiative Award’ in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002.
The priest was called two days ago She was admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack due to kidney related ailments. Kamala Pujari was 74 years old today and is survived by two sons and two daughters.
of Kamla Pujari His condition was getting worse day by day. He was brought to Cuttack from Jaipur District Headquarters Hospital but his condition could not be improved. Majhi spoke to Pujari’s son Tankdhar Pujari over the phone and expressed condolences on his death.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 20, 2024, 12:20 IST
