Pappammal

Pappammal (or Papammal; 1914 – 27 September 2024) was an Indian organic farmer from Tamil Nadu. At the age of 105, she was argued to be the oldest farmer still active in the field. She was regarded as an agricultural pioneer and worked with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's department of education. She worked every day on her of land. Due to her contributions to organic farming, the government of India honoured her in 2021 with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India.

Personal life M. Pappammal alias Rangammal was born to Velammal and Maruthachala Mudaliar in the village of Devalapuram in 1914. From the profits she made from these businesses, she bought nearly of land in the village. She also brought up her sister's children. When she was 105, she was said to be the oldest active farmer and worked every day on the 2.5 acres (1 hectare) of land that she owned at that time.

In 2021, Pappammal was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for her contributions to organic farming.

Political life Pappammal was politically active in her younger years. In 1959, she was elected as a ward member of the Thekkampatti Panchayat. She was also elected as a councillor in Karamadai panchayat union. She was a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a fan of M. Karunanidhi. She participated in farmer-related events and protests.