Cheruvayal Raman, renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds from Wayanad, passes away
The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau · 2 min read at The Hindu
Published - October 14, 2026 05:30 pm IST - Kozhikode
Cheruvayal Raman, a renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds, passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday . He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College hospital for age-related ailments. A native of Kammana in Edavaka, Wayanad, he was widely known locally as ‘Nellachan’ (father of paddy) for dedicating his life to the preservation of indigenous paddy varieties.
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