Dr. Packianathan Samraj, M.Sc, PhD.
Dr. P. Samraj built a beautiful and spacious house In Nagercoil: Dr. P. Samraj built a beautiful house in Nagercoil facing Kottar Parvathipuram Road near Dr. Jeyasekaran Hospital in a splendid style, and the construction of this house was carried on very well with the help of his relatives and friends. The new house was dedicated on 03-01--1981 by the then CSI Bishop Rt Rev Christhudhas..Dr. Samraj and his family christened their new house as, Shekina' [ SHECHINAH], \which means that Glory of God and God dwells amidst his people;
His Social services and religious Activities at Ooty: While he was serving in ICAR, at Ooty he had the privilege to serve as the Secretary of the Officer's Association [1992-1993]. He had served as the Trustee of the Engledene Church. He also had the privilege to serve as the President of the Action Committee of the Hebron International School at Ooty. He also served as the President of the Samaritan Trust of the Marthoma Nagar at Koodaloor.
His retirement From Govt Service: Dr. P. Samraj after having served at the ICAR at Ooty for 25 years [ 1970--1995] and he retired from his government service. in 1995. On his retirement God spoke to him in silent voice to build a small Christian church near Central Soil and Conservation Institute at Ooty at Titukkal, and he started to build a small church by name St Paul's Church. In this endeavour his first cousin Dr. Daniel Raja and his wife Dr. Indra Raja helped him very much.
Even after his retirement Dr P. Samraj stayed at Ooty for some years. While he was working at ICAR at Ooty he developed a cordial relationship with the native "PADUGA" people and that friendly relation continued even after his retirement. and the Paduga people used to invite him to participate in their functions and meetings
His friendship with the President of the CMS Dr.Kowski: While Dr. P Samraj was serving at the ICAR at Ooty he was introduced to Dr. Kowski by his Christian friend and Colleague Mr M.D. Azariah. Dr. Kowski and Dr.P Samraj were mutually attracted and became close friends within a short span of time. Dr. Kowski used Dr P. Samraj's experience and expertise for mutual benefit and Dr Kowski appointed Dr Samraj as a Planning Adviser of CMS. As a Planning adviser Dr Samraj used to visit Koodankulam, Azhahiyapandipuram, Vallioor, Thadikarankonam , Puthenkadai, Kundelpet, Malanchani, Pallikal, Pattinam, Calcutta and Pathrkaali and visited the CMS gardens in these places. As Dr P. Samraj was highly impressed by the fatherly love shown by Dr Kowski towards the helpless poor children who stayed at CMS Hostels, Dr Samraj wanted to write a Book on Dr Kowski, under the title "The Contribution of Dr. Kowski to Christian Mission Service" and after much hesitancy Dr Kowski gave his permission to Dr Samraj to write a Book on him. Dr Samraj with great interest started to write that book and completed the said book on Dr kowski and the book was published at CMS Office at Azhagiayapandipuram, Kanyakumari district in April 2006.
Conclusion: Dr. P. Samraj is a colourful and multifaceted personality. Dr. P. Samraj is a born writer and a great lover of the Holly Bible. Dr. P. Samraj and his friends namely Mr.A.N. Henry, Mr. P. Jaisingh, Mr J. Johnson Rajeshkumar had written the following Books;[1] The Flora and Fauna found in the Bible Part.1, [ 2] Flora and fauna found tin the Holy Bible Part 2, [3] The Diseases , Medicines and divine healing mentioned in the Holy Bible - Part 3 and [4] Men mentioned in the Holy Bible and their Environmental Ecology . Apart from the above books a Book titled 80 Trees had been published by the Amutham magazine and this Book was released on the occasion of the celebration of his 80th happy Birthday. His Book 100 Trees was released on the occasion of the celebration of his 82nd Birthday. in 2017. The book authored by Dr.P. Samraj, on Grass, Natural Animal Foods, is in the making and it will be shortly released. Dr. P. Samraj has received the following National and International level Awards and Recognitions: [1] Member, Technical Audit committee of the Govt of Tamil Nadu to review the RVP&HADP Works of Nilgiris [1994] under DANIDA programme, [2] Honorary appointment to the Research Board of Advisors to the American Biographical Institute, Inc, [1997- 1998], [3] Man of the Year -1998 by American Biographical institute, Inc.,[4] Biennial Team Award of the ICAR , Vasanth Naik Award. -2000.,[5] Certificate of accomplishment from Lions club International, Lions District Environment Chair- Person, 2014, [6] Best Citizen of. India [2015] by International Publishing House, New Delhi., [7] Gandhian Seva Award for the year 2016 by Kanniyakumari Arivial Peravai [ KAP]and [8] Pride of India Award 2018, by International Publishing House, New Delhi. Dr. P. Samraj had the privilege to visit Egypt, Israel, and Ceylon, his research contribution to the field of Soil and Water conservation really deserves our appreciation. He is a good human being, friendly with all sections of the people, and unassuming. Currently he lives at his house in Nagercoil and spends his time with books, and plants. It is not possible to accommodate all the important aspects and accomplishments of Dr P. Samraj within the space of this Blogpost and so I will end this Blogpost with the following sentence. " Dear Dr. P. Samraj, M.Sc, PhD, we thank God for your meaningful life, really you are a great Scientist and Man, and we the people of Kanyakumari district are proud of you".
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By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A[All rights are reserved. This Blogpost will be enlarged, modified or corrected later if needed].
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