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| alma_mater = {{ubl|[[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore]]}}<ref name="passing_indexp">{{cite web |url= https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/dec/13/former-kerala-agriculture-university-directorfarm-journalism-pioneer-r-heli-passes-away-2235644.html |title= Former Kerala Agriculture University director, farm journalism pioneer R Heli passes away|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The New Indian Express|date=2020-12-13}}</ref> |
| alma_mater = {{ubl|[[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore]]}}<ref name="passing_indexp">{{cite web |url= https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/dec/13/former-kerala-agriculture-university-directorfarm-journalism-pioneer-r-heli-passes-away-2235644.html |title= Former Kerala Agriculture University director, farm journalism pioneer R Heli passes away|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The New Indian Express|date=2020-12-13}}</ref> |
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| occupation = Director of Agriculture, [[Kerala]] |
| occupation = Director of Agriculture, [[Kerala]] |
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'''R. Heli''' was a former Director of Agriculture of the state of [[Kerala]] and the first Principal Information Officer of the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) of Kerala.<ref name="passing_hindu">{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/agriculture-expert-heli-passes-away/article33320913.ece |title= Agriculture expert Heli passes away|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Hindu|date=2020-12-13}}</ref><ref name="fib_felicitation">{{cite web |url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pinarayi-vijayan-to-inaugurate-50th-anniversary-fete-of-fib/article30012064.ece |title= Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate 50th anniversary fete of FIB|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Hindu|date=2019-11-19}}</ref> He was a pioneer of farm journalism in Kerala. |
'''R. Heli''' was a former Director of Agriculture of the state of [[Kerala]] and the first Principal Information Officer of the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) of Kerala.<ref name="passing_hindu">{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/agriculture-expert-heli-passes-away/article33320913.ece |title= Agriculture expert Heli passes away|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Hindu|date=2020-12-13}}</ref><ref name="fib_felicitation">{{cite web |url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pinarayi-vijayan-to-inaugurate-50th-anniversary-fete-of-fib/article30012064.ece |title= Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate 50th anniversary fete of FIB|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Hindu|date=2019-11-19}}</ref> He was a pioneer of farm journalism in Kerala. |
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After completing his studies at the [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore|agriculture university in Bangalore]], Heli started his career as an agriculture officer with the Rubber Board in 1955, before moving to the Agriculture Department of [[Travancore–Cochin|Thiru-Kochi]] in 1956 and, in 1957, the State Agriculture Department of Kerala.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> |
After completing his studies at the [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore|agriculture university in Bangalore]], Heli started his career as an agriculture officer with the Rubber Board in 1955, before moving to the Agriculture Department of [[Travancore–Cochin|Thiru-Kochi]] in 1956 and, in 1957, the State Agriculture Department of Kerala.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> |
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When the information services of the agriculture and animal husbandry departments of the state were combined to form the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) on January 1, 1969, Heli tool over as its first Principal Information Officer. He served in that post until 1983. He retired as the director of the agriculture department in 1989. |
When the information services of the agriculture and animal husbandry departments of the state were combined to form the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) on January 1, 1969, Heli tool over as its first Principal Information Officer. He served in that post until 1983. He retired as the director of the agriculture department in 1989.<ref name="obit_indexp">{{cite web|title = R Heli: A life devoted to betterment of farming sector and farmer lives|url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/dec/14/r-heli-a-life-devoted-to-betterment-of-farming-sector-and-farmer-lives-2235796.html|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The New Indian Express|date=2020-12-14}}</ref> |
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Heli was instrumental in starting agriculture-related articles in Malayalam daily newspapers. He was among the early authors of articles in ''Karshikarangam'', the column dedicated for agriculture in [[Mathrubhumi]].<ref name="passing_mathrubhumi">{{cite web |url= https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/agricultural-scientist-r-heli-passes-away-kerala-1.5277095 |title= Agricultural scientist R Heli passes away|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = Mathrubhumi|date=2020-12-13}}</ref> He was also involved in promoting programs on agriculture in radio and television, including ''Vayalum Veedum'' in Akashavani ([[All India Radio]]) and ''Noorumeniyude Koithukar'' and ''Nattinpuram'' in [[Doordarshan]].<ref name="passing_indexp"/> He was also the first full-time editor of [[Kerala Karshakan]], a monthly farm magazine published by the [[Government of Kerala]] since 1954.<ref name="kerala_karshakan">{{cite web |url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/at-60-kerala-karshakan-continues-to-sow-inspiration/article6393972.ece |title= At 60, 'Kerala Karshakan' continues to sow inspiration|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Hindu|date=2014-09-09}}</ref><ref name="fib_felicitation"/> He also authored a reference book on agriculture in Malayalam titled ''Krishipadam''. His efforts helped in promoting the latest advancements in the field of agriculture among Kerala's farmers. He also played a role in opening [[Krishi Bhavan |
Heli was instrumental in starting agriculture-related articles in Malayalam daily newspapers. He was among the early authors of articles in ''Karshikarangam'', the column dedicated for agriculture in [[Mathrubhumi]].<ref name="passing_mathrubhumi">{{cite web |url= https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/agricultural-scientist-r-heli-passes-away-kerala-1.5277095 |title= Agricultural scientist R Heli passes away|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = Mathrubhumi|date=2020-12-13}}</ref> He was also involved in promoting programs on agriculture in radio and television, including ''Vayalum Veedum'' in Akashavani ([[All India Radio]]) and ''Noorumeniyude Koithukar'' and ''Nattinpuram'' in [[Doordarshan]].<ref name="passing_indexp"/> He was also the first full-time editor of [[Kerala Karshakan]], a monthly farm magazine published by the [[Government of Kerala]] since 1954.<ref name="kerala_karshakan">{{cite web |url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/at-60-kerala-karshakan-continues-to-sow-inspiration/article6393972.ece |title= At 60, 'Kerala Karshakan' continues to sow inspiration|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Hindu|date=2014-09-09}}</ref><ref name="fib_felicitation"/> He also authored a reference book on agriculture in Malayalam titled ''Krishipadam''. His efforts helped in promoting the latest advancements in the field of agriculture among Kerala's farmers. He also played a role in opening [[Krishi Bhavan]]s and popularising group farming in Kerala.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> He had also served as a consultant to the [[MS Swaminathan Research Foundation]].<ref name="MSS">{{cite web |url= https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-s-organic-farming-policy-seen-as-a-right-step-107101001078_1.html |title= Kerala's organic farming policy seen as a right step|accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = Business Standard|date=2013-02-05}}</ref> |
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Even after retiring from his official role in the agriculture department Heli continued to be involved in the agriculture sector, writing extensively and communicating with the farming community. He also played the role of an advisor to State governments.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> |
Even after retiring from his official role in the agriculture department Heli continued to be involved in the agriculture sector, writing extensively and communicating with the farming community. He also played the role of an advisor to State governments.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> |
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Heli was a recipient of the first Karshaka Bharathi Award for farm journalism and the Kerala Press Academy Award.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> |
Heli was a recipient of the first Karshaka Bharathi Award for farm journalism and the Kerala Press Academy Award.<ref name="passing_hindu"/> |
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Heli was the son of P. M. Raman, the first municipal chairman of [[Attingal]]<ref name="passing_indexp"/> |
Heli was the son of P. M. Raman, the first municipal chairman of [[Attingal]].<ref name="passing_indexp"/> He was also the brother of [[R. Prasannan]], a former secretary of the Kerala Assembly<ref name="obit_indexp"/> and R. Prakasam, former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of Kerala.<ref name="passing_mal_indexp">{{cite web |url= https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/news/features/r-haly-kerala-agriculture-338519/|title = R Haly and Kerala agriculture (in Malayalam) |accessdate= 2020-12-19|work = The Indian Express (Malayalam)|date=2020-02-06}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:34, 14 January 2021
R. Heli | |
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| Born | 1934 |
| Died | 13 December 2020 |
| Alma mater | [1] |
| Occupation(s) | Director of Agriculture, Kerala |
R. Heli was a former Director of Agriculture of the state of Kerala and the first Principal Information Officer of the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) of Kerala.[2][3] He was a pioneer of farm journalism in Kerala.
After completing his studies at the agriculture university in Bangalore, Heli started his career as an agriculture officer with the Rubber Board in 1955, before moving to the Agriculture Department of Thiru-Kochi in 1956 and, in 1957, the State Agriculture Department of Kerala.[2] When the information services of the agriculture and animal husbandry departments of the state were combined to form the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) on January 1, 1969, Heli tool over as its first Principal Information Officer. He served in that post until 1983. He retired as the director of the agriculture department in 1989.[4]
Heli was instrumental in starting agriculture-related articles in Malayalam daily newspapers. He was among the early authors of articles in Karshikarangam, the column dedicated for agriculture in Mathrubhumi.[5] He was also involved in promoting programs on agriculture in radio and television, including Vayalum Veedum in Akashavani (All India Radio) and Noorumeniyude Koithukar and Nattinpuram in Doordarshan.[1] He was also the first full-time editor of Kerala Karshakan, a monthly farm magazine published by the Government of Kerala since 1954.[6][3] He also authored a reference book on agriculture in Malayalam titled Krishipadam. His efforts helped in promoting the latest advancements in the field of agriculture among Kerala's farmers. He also played a role in opening Krishi Bhavans and popularising group farming in Kerala.[2] He had also served as a consultant to the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation.[7]
Even after retiring from his official role in the agriculture department Heli continued to be involved in the agriculture sector, writing extensively and communicating with the farming community. He also played the role of an advisor to State governments.[2]
Heli was a recipient of the first Karshaka Bharathi Award for farm journalism and the Kerala Press Academy Award.[2]
Heli was the son of P. M. Raman, the first municipal chairman of Attingal.[1] He was also the brother of R. Prasannan, a former secretary of the Kerala Assembly[4] and R. Prakasam, former MLA of Kerala.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Former Kerala Agriculture University director, farm journalism pioneer R Heli passes away". The New Indian Express. 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ a b c d e "Agriculture expert Heli passes away". The Hindu. 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ a b "Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate 50th anniversary fete of FIB". The Hindu. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ a b "R Heli: A life devoted to betterment of farming sector and farmer lives". The New Indian Express. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Agricultural scientist R Heli passes away". Mathrubhumi. 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "At 60, 'Kerala Karshakan' continues to sow inspiration". The Hindu. 2014-09-09. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Kerala's organic farming policy seen as a right step". Business Standard. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "R Haly and Kerala agriculture (in Malayalam)". The Indian Express (Malayalam). 2020-02-06. Retrieved 2020-12-19.