In the heartlands of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, Narayanappa, a farmer has not only transformed his own livelihood but has also become a beacon of hope for sustainable agriculture across India. His journey, brought to light by the Hyderabad-based filmmaker and communication professional Vishy, recently earned them global recognition at the prestigious Karmaveer Chakra Award and Rex Karmaveer Chakra Fellowship function held in Faridabad, Haryana.
The Karmaveer Chakra Award is a distinguished global civilian honour presented by the international confederation of NGOs, iCONGO, in collaboration with the United Nations. This accolade is bestowed upon individuals worldwide to recognise their commitment to positively impacting society.
Narayanappa’s success story revolves around the innovative ‘Any Time Money’ (ATM) model that Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) developed. This model, aimed at bringing young people back into farming, has not only garnered accolades but has also demonstrated the potential to revolutionise the entire agricultural landscape of the country.
