Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri-winning tribal farmer, passes away at 74 who spent his life protecting more than 45 endangered native rice varieties

Cheruvayal Raman, a Padma Shri-winning farmer from Kerala, passed away in Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. He dedicated his life to preserving over 45 native rice varieties that were on the brink of extinction. Raman implemented a seed-exchange system, sharing seeds with other farmers without demanding payment. His efforts were recognized with various awards, including the Padma Shri and National Plant Genome Saviour Award.

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