Brought together by the recent demise of G.Nammalvar, renowned proponent of organic farming, poets, environmentalists, educationists, social activists and tribals gathered at the Government Botanical Garden here on Monday to pay homage to the agriculture scientist and underscore the need to carry forward his legacy.
PoemsBy reading out poems written in honour of the late scientist and his contributions to the society, participants expressed the hope that people would continue to practice what he preached.
Social activist and head of the Makkal Satta Maiyam K.Vijayan presided. He said that by promoting organic farming and adopting farm practices propagated by Nammalvar, “we can perpetuate his memory”.
ChangesRecalling the scientist’s visits to The Nilgiris, he said that they had brought about significant changes vis a vis attitude towards agriculture.
President of Malaicharal Tamil Poets Association, octogenarian Sholur Ganesan said that Nammalvar had throughout his life stressed the saying, “Prevention is better than cure”.
Public Awareness Association of Udhagamandalam president G.Janardhanan said that the administration should not allow chemical pesticide and fertilizer outlets to function alongside food and vegetable shops.
Among those present were members of the Takitha Trust, Earth Trust, Nammalvar Sangam and Makkal Satta Maiyam.
TributesServing of organically prepared refreshments marked the occasion. Earlier, floral tributes were paid to a portrait of Nammalvar.
