Changanassery: The serene backwaters and fertile paddy fields of Kuttanad, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala,” are facing a crisis that demands urgent and innovative intervention. Addressing this challenge, Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayil emphasized the need for a centralized management system to secure Kuttanad’s future during the inaugural function of the Center for Kuttanad Studies and Research at Changanassery S.B. College.

The new center aims to serve as a hub for sustainable development, research, and policy recommendations for the region. Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayil, who presided over the event, stressed that while numerous study reports and project announcements have been made over the years, meaningful actions from both the central and state governments have large

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