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Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema Sri. P C Vishnunadh honouring Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman as part of the Government's new Brand Wayanad project held on 6th of October 2026

Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman, Guardian of Traditional Rice Seeds, Passes Away

Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman (74), a dedicated custodian of Keralam’s traditional rice varieties and a prominent ambassador of its agricultural heritage, passed away on 14 October 2026. He played an important role in advancing indigenous rice seed conservation and bringing traditional farming and ancient farming practices to wider attention through Kerala Tourism’s Responsible Tourism initiatives.

Raman devoted his life to safeguarding indigenous paddy varieties that were gradually slipping into oblivion. His commitment to tradition extended to his own life, which he spent in a 150-year-old ancestral home, carefully maintained in keeping with its traditional character. More than a seed conservator, he was a guardian of ancestral agricultural knowledge who shared the richness of Keralam’s farming culture with the world. His passing leaves a profound void, but the seeds he protected and the traditions he kept alive remain an enduring legacy for generations to come.

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Making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit

Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission is the nodal agency formed by the Government of Kerala to spread and implement the ideologies and initiatives of Responsible Tourism all over the State. It was launched on 20th October 2017 by Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala. Kerala RT Mission is also the State Nodal Agency tasked by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, for the implementation of its Rural Tourism Development Project.

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Sri. P C Vishnunadh
Sri. P C Vishnunadh

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema, Government of Kerala, Chairman, Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society

Sri. Biju K IAS
Sri. Biju K IAS

Secretary - Tourism, Government of Kerala
Vice Chairman, Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society
Email: principalsecretary@keralatourism.org

Smt. Anjana M IAS
Smt. Anjana M IAS

Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala
Member - Executive Committee, Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society
Email: director@keralatourism.org

Sri. Rupeshkumar K
Sri. Rupeshkumar K

Chief Executive Officer
Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society
Email: rupesh@keralatourism.org

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