Priyanka Gandhi to honour seed keeper's legacy, open new Anganwadis in Wayanad
Congress leader's Thursday visit focuses on development projects and tribute to Padma Shri awardee.
According to The Hindu, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has scheduled a busy Thursday in Wayanad that will blend personal tribute with development work. Her day begins with a visit to the family of Cheruvayal Raman, a Padma Shri awardee and traditional seed conservationist whose passing represents a loss to Kerala's agricultural heritage.
After paying her respects, Gandhi will travel to Mananthavady, a key town in the district, to formally inaugurate two Smart Anganwadis. These facilities, located at Kammana and Thrissillery, represent the government's push to modernise early childhood care infrastructure in rural areas.
The dual focus of her visit—honouring a conservation pioneer while launching development infrastructure—underscores the Congress's broader messaging on both cultural preservation and grassroots welfare expansion in the region.
Source: The Hindu — National — read the original report ↗
Reported on Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:06:13 GMT.