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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
A.D. Rangarajan

Sowing the seed of success on barren land

A retired history professor has become an inspiration for farmers and agriculture enthusiasts by transforming his eight-acre baren ancestral land in Irala mandal in Chittoor district into a thriving mango orchard.

Having taught history for several decades at the University of Hyderabad and pursuing a career in coordination with the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), professor K.S.S. Seshan returned to his native village after retirement.

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