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The text is a news article published by The Hindu e-Paper on December 28, 2025. It announces the election of Sumesh Achuthan, the Chittur-Thattamangalam municipal chairperson, as a director of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd.). Achuthan will represent the Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry regions on the 21-member board. IFFCO is described as the largest cooperative fertilizer producer in India, serving 5.5 crore farmers through 36,000 cooperative societies. Only two other individuals from Kerala have previously served on the IFFCO board. Achuthan contested the election as the representative of the Thattamangalam Service Cooperative Bank from the Palakkad district. The e-paper also features other regular sections covering world affairs, cinema, technology, science, data, health, and book reviews.

News Article:

Kerala Municipal Chair Elected to IFFCO Board

Palakkad, India – December 28, 2025 – Sumesh Achuthan, the municipal chairperson of Chittur-Thattamangalam, has been elected as a director of the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO), a leading cooperative organization in India. The election, held today, marks a significant milestone for the region and for Achuthan’s career.

Mr. Achuthan will represent the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on the 21-member IFFCO board. He is only the third person from Kerala to ever hold this position, following in the footsteps of P.P. Thankachan and Jose Kuttyani.

IFFCO is the largest cooperative fertilizer producer in India, boasting a network of 36,000 cooperative societies. It provides essential fertilizers to an estimated 5.5 crore farmers nationwide. Achuthan’s election is expected to strengthen IFFCO’s outreach and impact in the southern states.

“This is a great honor and a great responsibility,” said Mr. Achuthan, following the election. “I am committed to representing the interests of farmers in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry and working to ensure that they have access to the resources they need to succeed.”

Achuthan contested the election as the representative of the Thattamangalam Service Cooperative Bank from Palakkad district.

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