“The farm is where my heart truly belongs. These lands don’t just grow crops; they’ve shaped every corner of my life. Every crack in the soil, every whisper of the wind through the trees, holds a memory, a lesson, a purpose.

Each morning begins with a quiet walk across the fields that raised me. There’s a calm in that silence, the kind that city life or a stable government job could never offer. Once, I dreamt of machines and engineering. I even wore the crisp shirts of a government employee for a while. It gave me structure, but not peace. It brought income, but not joy.

So in the 1980s, I returned to the land, to the roots, to the rhythm of seasons. I traded my desk for dirt under my nails, and the weight of paperwork for the hum of birds and rustling leaves. I never looked back.
My coconut trees are my companions. They’re humble, generous beings, asking for so little, yet giving so much. There’s something sacred about tending to them. Watching them grow, thrive, and give without expectation. It grounds me. It teaches me.
But I’ve never believed farming is a solo act. It’s a beautiful chorus of collaboration. From the workers who pluck the coconuts to the cows grazing nearby, every life on this land contributes. We don’t just grow crops, we nurture ecosystems, we build communities, we weave together lives.

Carrying forward my father’s legacy wasn’t just a responsibility; it was an opportunity to innovate with respect. I didn’t want to replicate. I wanted to regenerate. I began with the soil, because healthy soil is where all life begins. When the roots are strong, everything else follows.

That’s when Parachute Kalpavriksha Foundation became a crucial part of my journey. Their support allowed me to focus on what truly matters: the health of the land. With their guidance and resources, we began adopting sustainable practices that not only revived the soil but also rekindled a forgotten bond between man and nature.
Farming isn’t just what I do. It’s who I am. These roots – both in soil and in spirit- are what give me life.”