N. K. Kurian Explained

N K Kurian
Birth Date:	1971 5, df=yes
Birth Place:	Kottayam, Kerala
Nationality:	Indian
Occupation:	Founder & Visionary, Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park
Spouse:	Lathika Kurian

Nellikkuzhi Kuriakose Kurian, also known as N K Kurian (born 12 May 1971) is the architect and visionary behind Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park in Kerala, India's first agricultural theme park.^[1] and a winner of the Garshom International Awards.^[2] Mango Meadows took over 14 years to complete and spans 30 acres of land, featuring an extensive variety of plants and trees.^[3] Mango Meadows combines agriculture and tourism to provide an immersive farming experience. The park is home to over 4,800 species of plants and trees, showcasing various sustainable farming techniques.^[4] Kurian advocates for preserving natural resources and biodiversity to ensure a sustainable future.^[5] Through Mango Meadows, he has created a model that integrates agriculture, tourism, and education to promote environmental sustainability.^[6]

Early Life

N K Kurian is a civil engineering diploma holder. He started his career in Saudi Arabia. Later, he moved to Dubai.

Awards

Garshom International Award 2017^[7]

IARI Innovative Farmer Award 2024^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park. mangomeadows.in. 2024-06-21. en.
2. Web site: Garshom Pravasi returnee Award 2017. Garshomonline.com. 2024-06-21. en.
3. Web site: Mango Meadows Agri Theme Park. 2024-06-21 . Kerala Agri Tourism Network . en.
4. Web site: A man-made paradise in Kottayam . 2024-06-23 . Newindianexpress.com . en.
5. Web site: perfect leisure zone in Kottayam . 2024-06-23 . Newindianexpress.com . en.
6. Web site: perfect leisure zone in Kottayam . 2024-06-23 . onmanorama.com. en.
7. Web site: 12th Garshom International Awards 2017. Garshomonline.com. 21 June 2024. en.
8. Web site: National award for farm entrepreneur N.K. Kurian. 21 June 2024 .
9. News: ICAR-CCARI awarded with prestigious IARI Innovative Farmer Award .