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M Ajith, a 31-year-old from Kottayam, Kerala, has made remarkable strides in the field of agricultural science despite his humble beginnings. Raised by his father, Murukesan, who worked as a waste (‘aakri’) collector and head-load worker, Ajith’s family faced massive financial challenges. Their home was constructed with wooden planks, and their luxury was the clothes Ajith’s father bought from the roadside markets of Kottayam. It was through these hardships that Ajith learned the value of hard work and perseverance.
Ajith’s dedication paid off when he secured the second rank in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) exam, conducted by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB). This achievement will earn him an appointment as a Scientist (B) at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), marking a major milestone in his career as an agricultural scientist.
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Educational journey: Overcoming challenges
Ajith’s educational journey was paved with determination and the support of his family. He attended Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan School in Kottayam until class 10, where the school authorities waived his fees for several months. Later, he received a scholarship for his plus two studies at MD Seminary School.
In 2012, Ajith passed the entrance exam and joined Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth in Akola, Maharashtra, for a BSc in Agriculture, with the support of an ICAR scholarship. His younger brother, Arjun, also joined the family’s ‘aakri’ collection, helping him. Ajith continued his academic journey, earning his MSc from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in 2018 and completing his PhD in Agricultural Chemicals in 2023. Ajith’s wife is Sugandhi, an English Literature graduate.
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