Organic Farming Pioneer Kamala Pujari Passes Away at 74

Kamala Pujari, a Padma Shri awardee and noted organic farmer, passed away at the age of 74 due to kidney-related ailments. She was admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Her contributions to agriculture, particularly organic farming and rice variety preservation, are highly lauded.

Kamala Pujari, a Padma Shri awardee and notable organic farmer, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday. She had been battling kidney-related ailments and was receiving treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, according to sources from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Pujari, a prominent figure in the agricultural community, is survived by her two sons and two daughters. She had been transferred to Cuttack from Jeypore District Headquarters Hospital after her condition worsened.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences and announced that Pujari's funeral would receive full state honors. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, also mourned her loss, highlighting her significant contributions to agriculture.

(With inputs from agencies.)