On the occasion of Chingam 1 (Karshaka Dinam), marking the commencement of the Malayalam New Year and Kerala’s traditional Farmer’s Day, Nirmal Sivakrishna, a 9th-grade student at Amrita Vidyalayam, Pathanamthitta, was conferred the Best Child Farmer award.
The recognition was presented as part of a joint initiative organized by the Pathanamthitta Municipality and the Krishi Bhavan to honor local contributions to agriculture and promote eco-friendly farming practices within the region.
Nirmal was selected for his exceptional dedication to homestead organic cultivation, hands-on farming techniques, and active role in advocating agricultural awareness among school students. Local municipality officials and representatives from the agricultural department commended the young student's commitment, highlighting the importance of youth involvement in sustaining regional food security and environmental conservation.