Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Sopna Kallingal, the agri-entrepreneur from Kallingal Plantation in Thrissur, was honoured with the Spice Award 2024 by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research. She was recognized for her innovative approaches to enterprise diversification and integrated crop management, particularly in promoting sustainable spice-based cropping systems. Her achievements underscore her commitment to agricultural innovation and holistic farming practices, combining diverse crops and livestock to optimize productivity and sustainability at Kallingal Plantation.