Minister Sivankutty releases poetry compilation

In an inspiring account of lifelong learning and literary passion, Chandramani Amma of Neyyattinkara released her first poetry collection Ente Swarnamantharapoovu at the office of General Education Minister V. Sivankutty here on Tuesday.

Mr. Sivankutty presented the first copy of the book to former Neyyattinkara Municipal councillor Jaya Dali M.V.

Sharing the motivating story on his official Facebook page, the Minister highlighted Ms. Chandramani Amma’s remarkable journey through the State’s literacy programmes.

She began her formal education only in her later years through the Kerala State Literacy Mission. Having successfully passed the Class 10 equivalency examination with first-class marks when she was 70 years old and later completed her Plus Two studies, she is now making her mark as a poet.

The poetry collection features 15 of her original works and was published by the Neyyattinkara Municipality.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sivankutty praised her journey as a shining example of what can be achieved through determination and the support of inclusive educational initiatives. “Chandramani Amma’s achievement is a powerful message to society that age is no barrier when the thirst for knowledge and expression is strong.”