Parukutty Nethyaramma - Most able administrator of Kerala ..

Parukutty Nethyaramma

Somehow, I had never heard of this courageous lady ruler of Kochi / Thrissur,  Parukutty Nethyarammma, even though I was in Palghat / Thrissur / Kochi area for all of my schooling and initial college  .. 

Great woman !!  Click here for an article on Parukutty Nethyaramma ..

We, the present people of Kerala owe a lot to these great leaders for their ability and smartness around 150 years back ..

The British govt in their rule in India recognised the effots of many individuals (very few Indians, 13 to be precise) and awarded them the honour and medal of Kaiser-i-Hind gold medal. Parukutty Nethyaramma .. 32 Indians have received Kaiser-i-Hind of unknown grade, including the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Click here for a Malayalam version of a video speech on Parukutty Nethyaaramma by Dr Alexander Jacob, IPS.

My sister also completed her education from the land of such noble women ! Quality speaks !! 

George ..