N. K. Kurian
N K Kurian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Founder & Visionary, Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park |
| Spouse | Lathika Kurian |
Nellikkuzhi Kuriakose Kurian, also known as N K Kurian (born 12 May 1971) is the architect and visionary behind Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park in Kerala, India's first agricultural theme park.[1] and a winner of the Garshom International Awards.[2] Mango Meadows took over 14 years to complete and spans 30 acres of land, featuring an extensive variety of plants and trees.[3] Mango Meadows combines agriculture and tourism to provide an immersive farming experience. The park is home to over 4,800 species of plants and trees, showcasing various sustainable farming techniques.[4] Kurian advocates for preserving natural resources and biodiversity to ensure a sustainable future.[5] Through Mango Meadows, he has created a model that integrates agriculture, tourism, and education to promote environmental sustainability.[6]
Fell down many times and got up again—may still fall, but will never give up and will fight till the last breath. N K Kuryan's life shows that the measure of success is not in staying down and screaming, but in learning to rise again. The survival story of Mango Meadows-Withered then Flourished[7]
Early Life
[edit]N K Kurian is a civil engineering diploma holder. He started his career in Saudi Arabia. Later, he moved to Dubai.
Awards
[edit]Garshom International Award 2017[8]
IARI Innovative Farmer Award 2024[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park". mangomeadows.in. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Garshom Pravasi returnee Award 2017". Garshomonline.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Mango Meadows Agri Theme Park". Kerala Agri Tourism Network. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "A man-made paradise in Kottayam". Newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "perfect leisure zone in Kottayam". Newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "perfect leisure zone in Kottayam". onmanorama.com. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "വാടി, പിന്നെ തളിർത്തു; മാംഗോ മെഡോസ് എന്ന അതിജീവനം". Newspaper. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "12th Garshom International Awards 2017". Garshomonline.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "National award for farm entrepreneur N.K. Kurian". 21 June 2024.
- ^ "ICAR-CCARI awarded with prestigious IARI Innovative Farmer Award".