Draft:Mahesh Puchhappady

'''Mahesh Puchappady recognized as a journalist, farmer, and social Activist. Recently, he has initiated a rural development project called Grama Bharath. His efforts have been widely covered by various media outlets at the state level.'''

After completing his education, he started his career as a news Reporter and local correspondent for Payaswini, a regional newspaper, and Ushakirana, a state-level newspaper. He then went on to work as a reporter for Hosdiganta Daily and Suvarna News Channel. He also served as a reporter for Vijayavani newspaper and later became the head of the Puttur office. Subsequently, he held the position of head of the Puttur office at Hosadiganta newspaper and oversaw the Namma puttur section of the publication.

Mahesh Puchchappady, an entrepreneur who currently operates his own web-based news platform, has garnered widespread attention for his in-depth social reporting.

During his time at the Suvana News Channel, he covered the widespread impact of the endosulfan tragedy on families in Belthangady and various areas in Puttur taluk. He also featured uplifting stories from rural communities and actively reported on the Mangalore flight disaster. His coverage also drew attention to important agricultural news, issues related to dams, the advantages of tidal dams, and water conservation efforts in the state.

Mahesh Puchhappady, the current operator of the web portal Rural Mirror, is dedicated to sharing positive news. The content on this platform is designed to be structured and professional media.

Mahesh Puchchappady, a socially engaged individual, has served as both the President and Vice President of the Journalists Association. During his tenure as President, he actively participated in numerous prominent initiatives. One of his key projects involved planting trees in schools to promote environmental protection. Additionally, he dedicated efforts towards enhancing the professional growth of journalists. Mahesh, formerly the president of Guthigaru Yuvaka Mandala, actively involved the youth in social initiatives such as Yuva Jana Mela, environmental conservation, yoga workshops, and cleanliness drives.

Additionally, Mahesh held positions on the Managing Committee of Sri Shankhapala Subramanya Temple at Valalambe.

Previously, the Kamila-Mogra region lacked proper infrastructure, leading to community activism and advocacy. Access to education was particularly challenging for children in the area. The local community united to address the region's developmental issues, such as the inadequate road network. As a result, they successfully contested elections and secured victories for their candidates.

He raised public donations and constructed a bridge called Grama Setu to benefit school children. This news spread throughout the state. When there was a network issue in the Village, a photo captured by Mahesh gained national attention and went viral. Following this, several mobile network companies conducted surveys in Kamila-Mogra. Despite this, he persevered in his efforts.

BSNL made a dedicated effort to implement the Air Fiber system in Kamla when an internet issue arose, resulting in the fastest internet service in rural areas. Furthermore, Mahesh called on the government to address rural issues promptly by providing essential infrastructure, such as fixing rural roads and addressing the drinking water problem.

Mahesh Puchchappady, President of the All India Areca Growers Association, is actively seeking scientific solutions to Arecanut-related problems by closely collaborating with researchers in the field of agricultural science. Together, they aim to develop strategies that will benefit Arecanut growers. Scientists are working to educate farmers about issues such as nut yellow leaf disease, Arecanut crustacean disease, and insect infestations.

A modern media group has been established for Arecanut growers using WhatsApp, Facebook, and 5 lack farmers. Through this, an active platform has been created on social media to address the pressing issues in the agriculture sector. Various agricultural programs have been organized and efforts have been made to provide information to the farmers.

Mahesh, who comes from a long line of agriculturists, is engaged in Arecanut, rubber, and coconut farming. Alongside conventional farming practices, fruit plants have also been cultivated on their land. Rubber farming is being revolutionized with modern techniques, while Arecanut farming is also benefitting from innovative methods. Mahesh is dedicated to promoting All type of agriculture and is actively involved in environmental conservation efforts.