KICKS TO AGRI JOURNEY

TAJIR Siram's story is one of transformation and resilience, a tale of following one's true calling in life, no matter the odds.

- Prasanta Mazumdar

Born into a humble farmer's family in Sissen, a village in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district, Siram's journey has spanned from the martial arts arena to the vast fields of progressive farming, earning him accolades and inspiring many to follow suit.

Now 51, Tajir Siram has made a name for himself as one of the most successful farmers in his region. His hard work and determination earned him the prestigious "Best Farmer Award" from the ICAR - Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute in February this year. His story isn't just about personal success; it's about motivating others to embrace farming as a viable and rewarding career.

A Humble Beginning Siram's roots are in farming, but his early career took a very different turn. Struggling to fund his education, he took up odd jobs to support his schooling. He was passionate about martial arts, a field he started exploring at the age of 19. Over the years, he earned a black belt in Taekwondo and made a mark in national tournaments. Alongside this, he ventured into filmmaking, producing and directing a local martial arts film, "Way of the Tiger," in 2005. However, despite his success in martial arts and cinema, farming was always at the back of his mind.