Quick Info
| Profession | Farmer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/06/1952 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 14, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Wayanad, Kerala, India |
| Date of Death | 14/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Cheruvayal Raman
14/10/2026
Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri-winning tribal farmer from Wayanad known for conserving traditional rice varieties, died at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital while undergoing treatment. Reports place his age at 74, while one obituary gives 76. Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and others paid tribute to his role as a guardian of the state's agricultural heritage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cheruvayal K. Raman |
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| Known For | Safeguarding over 55 indigenous rice varieties |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Highest Qualification | Fifth Grade |
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| School | Kammana Navodaya L.P. School, Wayanad |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Tribe | Kurichiya |
| Place of Death | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Cause of Death | Age-related illness |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Geetha |
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| Father | Kelappan |
| Mother | Theyi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Belonged to the Kurichiya tribal community | |
| 2. Lost his father at the age of two and was raised by his maternal uncle, who introduced him to traditional farming | |
| 3. Left school at the age of 10 to work in the fields with his maternal uncle | |
| 4. Declined a job offer as a warden at the District Medical Office in Kannur in 1969 to continue farming | |
| 5. Took responsibility for the family's inherited seeds and farming tradition after his maternal uncle died in 1989 | |
| 6. Stored seeds in bamboo containers and straw baskets, and regularly grew varieties to keep the seeds fresh and viable | |
| 7. Reportedly suffered annual losses of around Rs 70,000 in 2022 from cultivating and preserving seeds | |
| 8. Said his family sometimes depended on rice supplied through the government ration system despite being a rice farmer | |
| 9. Was affectionately called Nellachan, meaning the father of rice, by people in Kerala | |
| 10. Was remembered by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as her 'Malayali Acchan' after his death |
