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{{ | {{Short description|Indian organic farmer (1914–2024)}} | ||
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| name | | name = Pappammal | ||
| image | | image = Pappammal (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Pappammal in 2021 | |||
| caption | | birth_date = {{Birth year|1914}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Devalapuram]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] | |||
| birth_date | | death_date = {{Death date and given age|2024|9|27|109|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place | | death_place = Thekkampatti, [[Coimbatore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| death_date | | other_names = Rangammal | ||
| death_place | | occupation = Farmer | ||
| known_for = [[Organic farming]] | |||
| other_names | | awards = [[Padma Shri]] | ||
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'''Pappammal''' | '''Pappammal''' (or '''Papammal'''; 1914 – 27 September 2024) was an Indian [[organic farming|organic farmer]] from [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="HinduSep122018">{{Cite news|last=Arivanantham|first=R.|date=2018-09-12|title=At 103, hard work is what keeps her going|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/at-103-hard-work-is-what-keeps-her-going/article24930146.ece|access-date=2021-01-27|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> At the age of 105, she was argued to be the oldest farmer still active in the field.<ref name="TN Padma">{{Cite web|date=2021-01-26|title=Rs 2 doc, 105-year-old woman farmer among TN Padma winners|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2021/01/26031655/1272964/Rs-2-doc-105yearold-woman-farmer-among-TN-Padma-winners.vpf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206103847/https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2021/01/26031655/1272964/Rs-2-doc-105yearold-woman-farmer-among-TN-Padma-winners.vpf|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 February 2021|access-date=2021-01-27|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref> She was regarded as an agricultural pioneer and worked with [[Tamil Nadu Agricultural University]]'s department of education. She worked every day on her {{convert|2.5|acre|ha|0|abbr=off}} of land.<ref name="TN Padma" /><ref name="Quint">{{Cite web|last=Derhgawen|first=Shubhangi|date=2021-01-27|title=Twitter Celebrates 105-Year-Old Farmer Honoured With Padma Shri|url=https://www.thequint.com/neon/social-buzz/105-year-old-organic-farmer-awarded-padma-shri|access-date=2021-01-27|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> Due to her contributions to organic farming, the [[government of India]] honoured her in 2021 with the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award in [[India]].<ref name="Padma Awards 2021">{{Cite web|date=2021-01-27|title=Padma Awards 2021: The heroes of Indian agriculture|url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com//food/discover/padma-awards-2021-the-heroes-of-indian-agriculture-111611720881041.html|access-date=2021-01-27|website=Mintlounge|language=en}}</ref><ref name="India Today1">{{Cite web|title=Organic farming pioneer: 105-year-old woman farmer from Coimbatore awarded Padma Shri|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/organic-farming-pioneer-105-year-old-woman-farmer-from-coimbatore-awarded-padma-shri-1762961-2021-01-26|website=India Today|date=26 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="The Hindu1">{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2021-01-26|title=Ten from T.N. chosen for Padma Shri|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ten-from-tn-chosen-for-padma-shri/article33663179.ece|access-date=2021-01-27|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
M. Pappammal alias Rangammal was born to Velammal and Maruthachala Mudaliar in the village of Devalapuram in 1914. She lost her parents at a young age, and she and her two sisters were raised in Thekkampatti, [[Coimbatore]] by their paternal grandmother. She inherited | M. Pappammal alias Rangammal was born to Velammal and Maruthachala Mudaliar in the village of Devalapuram in 1914.<ref name="The Hindu Obit" /> She lost her parents at a young age, and she and her two sisters were raised in Thekkampatti, [[Coimbatore district|Coimbatore]] by their paternal grandmother. She inherited her grandmother's shop and opened an eatery.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Ankita|date=2021-01-27|title=Tamil Nadu: 105-Year-Old Woman Farmer From Coimbatore Awarded Padma Shri|url=https://thelogicalindian.com/uplifting/105-year-old-woman-farmer-from-coimbatore-awarded-padma-shri-26428|access-date=2021-01-27|website=The Logical Indian|language=en|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127123135/https://thelogicalindian.com/uplifting/105-year-old-woman-farmer-from-coimbatore-awarded-padma-shri-26428|url-status=dead}}</ref> From the profits she made from these businesses, she bought nearly {{convert|10|acre|ha|0|abbr=off}} of land in the village. She also brought up her sister's children.<ref name="HinduSep122018" /> | ||
She | She started her day at 5:30 am and went to her farm at 6 am, where she worked until the afternoon. Her family members claimed that it was her food habits and active lifestyle that kept her healthy. She did not consume tea or coffee and drank hot water.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-26|title=105-year-old organic farmer from Coimbatore is celebrating her Padma Shri award|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/105yearold-organic-farmer-from-coimbatore-is-celebrating-her-padma-shri-award-101611667462021.html|access-date=2021-01-27|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> When she was 105, she was said to be the oldest active farmer and worked every day on the 2.5 [[acre]]s (1 [[hectare]]) of land that she owned at that time.<ref name="TN Padma" /><ref name="Quint" /> | ||
She worked with [[Tamil Nadu Agricultural University]]'s department of education and organised discussion forums to apprise farmers about the university’s farming technologies and practices.<ref name="TN Padma" /><ref name="Quint" /><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-09-29 |title=TNAU condoles death of Padma Shri awardee Pappammal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/tnau-condoles-death-of-padma-shri-awardee-pappammal/article68694944.ece |access-date=2024-12-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
In 2021, Pappammal was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], [[India]]'s fourth highest civilian award, for her contributions to [[organic farming]].<ref name="Padma Awards 2021" /><ref name="India Today1" /><ref name="The Hindu1" /> | |||
Pappammal died on 27 September 2024, at the age of 109.<ref name="The Hindu Obit">{{cite news |title=Organic farmer Pappammal dies at the age of 109 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/organic-farmer-pappammal-dies-at-the-age-of-109/article68691930.ece |access-date=27 September 2024 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=27 September 2024}}</ref> | |||
== Political life == | == Political life == | ||
In | Pappammal was politically active in her younger years. In 1959, she was elected as a ward member of the Thekkampatti [[Panchayat]]. She was also elected as a councillor in [[Karamadai]] [[Panchayat samiti|panchayat union]].<ref name="HinduSep122018" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet Padma Shri Rangama, 105-year-old who donned many hats|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2021/jan/27/meet-padma-shri-rangama-105-year-old-who-donned-many-hats-2255477.html|access-date=2021-01-27|website=The New Indian Express|date=27 January 2021 }}</ref> She was a member of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] and a fan of [[M. Karunanidhi]].<ref name="HinduSep122018" /> She participated in farmer-related events and protests.<ref name="Padma Awards 2021" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:49, 15 March 2026
Pappammal | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Pappammal in 2021 | |
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | (aged 109) Thekkampatti, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Rangammal |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Organic farming |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Pappammal (or Papammal; 1914 – 27 September 2024) was an Indian organic farmer from Tamil Nadu.[1] At the age of 105, she was argued to be the oldest farmer still active in the field.[2] She was regarded as an agricultural pioneer and worked with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's department of education. She worked every day on her 2.5 acres (1 hectare) of land.[2][3] Due to her contributions to organic farming, the government of India honoured her in 2021 with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India.[4][5][6]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
M. Pappammal alias Rangammal was born to Velammal and Maruthachala Mudaliar in the village of Devalapuram in 1914.[7] She lost her parents at a young age, and she and her two sisters were raised in Thekkampatti, Coimbatore by their paternal grandmother. She inherited her grandmother's shop and opened an eatery.[8] From the profits she made from these businesses, she bought nearly 10 acres (4 hectares) of land in the village. She also brought up her sister's children.[1]
She started her day at 5:30 am and went to her farm at 6 am, where she worked until the afternoon. Her family members claimed that it was her food habits and active lifestyle that kept her healthy. She did not consume tea or coffee and drank hot water.[9] When she was 105, she was said to be the oldest active farmer and worked every day on the 2.5 acres (1 hectare) of land that she owned at that time.[2][3]
She worked with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's department of education and organised discussion forums to apprise farmers about the university’s farming technologies and practices.[2][3][10]
In 2021, Pappammal was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for her contributions to organic farming.[4][5][6]
Pappammal died on 27 September 2024, at the age of 109.[7]
Political life[edit | edit source]
Pappammal was politically active in her younger years. In 1959, she was elected as a ward member of the Thekkampatti Panchayat. She was also elected as a councillor in Karamadai panchayat union.[1][11] She was a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a fan of M. Karunanidhi.[1] She participated in farmer-related events and protests.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Arivanantham, R. (12 September 2018). "At 103, hard work is what keeps her going". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Rs 2 doc, 105-year-old woman farmer among TN Padma winners". dtNext.in. 26 January 2021. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Derhgawen, Shubhangi (27 January 2021). "Twitter Celebrates 105-Year-Old Farmer Honoured With Padma Shri". TheQuint. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Padma Awards 2021: The heroes of Indian agriculture". Mintlounge. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Organic farming pioneer: 105-year-old woman farmer from Coimbatore awarded Padma Shri". India Today. 26 January 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Staff Reporter (26 January 2021). "Ten from T.N. chosen for Padma Shri". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Organic farmer Pappammal dies at the age of 109". The Hindu. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ↑ Singh, Ankita (27 January 2021). "Tamil Nadu: 105-Year-Old Woman Farmer From Coimbatore Awarded Padma Shri". The Logical Indian. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "105-year-old organic farmer from Coimbatore is celebrating her Padma Shri award". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "TNAU condoles death of Padma Shri awardee Pappammal". The Hindu. 29 September 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ↑ "Meet Padma Shri Rangama, 105-year-old who donned many hats". The New Indian Express. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.