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About Us
A CANDLE OF HOPE FOR FARMERS IN INDIA
‘Kisanline’ is a toll-free helpline that brings a candle of hope for millions of farmers across India. It is a 24 hours x 365days, free, emergency phone service for farmers in need of assistance. We not only respond to the emergency needs of farmers but also work for their long-term welfare. Institute of Food Agricultural Ethics (IFAE) in Thamarassery, Kozhikode, Kerala, India is the parental organization for setting up, managing and monitoring the Kisanline service all over the country.
In India, farmers are vulnerable to severe exploitations like the other vulnerable categories of the society such as children and women. It is at this complex socio-cultural juncture, we start a ‘Kisanline’ to protect the farmers from rampant exploitation that they experience all over India. We work for the total welfare of farmers irrespective of their caste, creed, religion and color. We are trailblazers in setting apart a helpline, exclusively dedicated to problems, needs and emergencies pertaining to farmers in India.
Our Vision
A Farmer-friendly India that guarantees the dignity and rights of the farmers. We dream of a wealthy India with happy Farmers.
Our MIssion
To accomplish the vision of a Farmer-friendly India. For this we undertake a set of strategies.
Legal Forum
A team of experts in law to assist the farmers in dire need of legal assistance.
Disaster Mitigation Forum
A team of experts in disaster mitigation technologies and practices to protect farmers from floods, droughts, earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, wildfires, and other natural calamities and hazards.
Psychological Forum
A team of experts in Psychology to assist the farmers when they require psychological support for coping with emotional stress, trauma, behavioural problems and similar issues.
Social Intervention Forum
A team of experts in Social work to help the farmers to have a dignified experience of empowerment, revamping agriculture as a dignified culture of happiness.
Agri-expert Forum
A team of experts in Agriculture who provide the farmers with knowledge, awareness, and training of new agriculture practices, strategies and technologies and help them make a better Value addition for their agricultural products to have a better sustainable revenue.
Financial Forum
A team of experts in finance to assist the farmers in times of economic exigencies and to guarantee their future financial autonomy.
Cyber Forum
A team of experts in social media who empowers the farmers to safeguard their rights and dignity and to ensure them justice.
Research & Development Forum
A team of experts in study and research who develops researches, case studies, publications, and showcase success stories pertaining to Kisanline activities.
Board of Administration
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Patron
Rev. Dr. Remigiose Maria Paul Inchananiyil
Rev. Dr. Remigiose Maria Paul Inchananiyil is the current Bishop of Thamarassery. He holds Doctorate in Oriental Canon Law from Pontifical Holy Cross University Rome, Italy...
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Chairman
Rev.Msgr. Abraham Vayalil
Rev. Msgr. Abraham Vayalil is the Protosyncellus of the Diocese of Thamarassery. He holds a Licentiate in Oriental Canon Law, from Institute of Oriental Canon Law...
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Vice Chairman
Fr. Benny Punnoose Mundanatte
Fr. Benny Punnoose Mundanatte is the Managing Director of Rashtra Deepika Ltd, the first Malayalam News...
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Director
Rev. Dr. Abraham Pulinchuvattil
Rev. Dr. Abraham Pulinchuvattil holds a Doctorate in Moral Theology from Pontifical Holy Cross University Rome...
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Managing Director
Fr. Thomas (Sai) Parankulangara
Fr. Thomas (Sai) Parankulangara is the Managing Director of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Ethics (IFAE). He holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy...
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Assistant Director
Fr. Jithin George Narivelil
Fr. Jithin George Narivelil is the Assistant Director of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Ethics (IFAE)...
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Member
Rev.Fr. Kuriakose Mukalayil
Rev.Fr. Kuriakose Mukalayil is the current Financial Officer of the Diocese of Thamarassery...
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Member
Rev. Dr. Abraham Kavilpurayidathil
Rev. Dr. Abraham Kavilpurayidathil is the Chancellor and Public Relation Officer of the Major Archiepiscopal Curia of the Syro Malabar Church...
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Member
Fr. Sebastian Kavalakkatt
Fr. Sebastian Kavalakkatt is the Chancellor of the Diocese of Thamarassery. He holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Theology from the Institute ...
Read MoreADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF KISAN LINE
KISAN LINE- LEGAL FORUM
Members :- Adv. Jimmy Joseph
- Adv. Shibu Kattakayam
- Adv. Beena Joseph
- Adv. George Thomas
- Adv. Alex Augustine
- Adv. Saju Philip
KISAN LINE- DISASTER MITIGATION FORUM
Members :- Mathew Melvattam
- Abhilash Kudippara
- Vishak Thomas
- Richarld John
KISAN LINE- PSYCHOLOGICAL FORUM
Members :- Dr. Kurian Puramadom
- Dr. Aneesh Thadathil Ph.D
- Sunny Pambadiyil
- Ms. Anjana L
KISAN LINE-SOCIAL INTERVENTION FORUM
Members :- Bijo Abraham MSW
- Jaison Karakunnel MSW
- Wilson Chittattuvadakkel
- Mr. Joy K.C
KISAN LINE AGRI-EXPERT FORUM
Members :- Beena Muttathu
- Adv. George Vattulum
- P.J. Manuel
KISAN LINE- FINANCIAL FORUM
Members :- N.M.Mathew
- Mathew Arukakkal
- Shilna devasia
KISAN LINE -CYBER FORUM
Members :- Albin Nellankuzhiyil
- Vijesh Karthikayil
- Shyni Syam Ambatt
KISAN LINE- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FORUM
- Dr. Manuel Thomas Ph.D
- Dr. Chacko Kalamparambil
- K.F. George