Kerala Ministers Extend Support to Teenage Dairy Farmers After Tragedy

State Minister of Animal Husbandry Chinchu Rani and State Minister for Water Resource Roshy Augustine visited award-winning teenage dairy farmer Mathew and his brother George in Idukki district, Kerala, following the tragic death of 13 cows on their farm. The ministers pledged support, offering financial assistance to help the brothers purchase five cows immediately.

The estimated loss due to the cow deaths was over Rs 1 million. Mathew, aged 15, who won the best child dairy farmer award in 2021, became unconscious after witnessing the loss. The ministers assured additional support, including free cattle feed for one month. Actor Jayaram also expressed his intention to visit and support the distressed brothers.