To continue innovations, Nadakattin had to sell his property worth millions and at a time had got so distressed that he thought of committing suicide.
"There was a time and owned property worth millions. But, then for the research and work, I sold everything. When the situation was very difficult for me, at one point in time, I even thought of committing suicide. So, I always want farmers should get help as much I can through my research and innovation," he said.
The septuagenarian innovator said that he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the award ceremony to support people who are in the research activity.
Tracing his journey of innovation, Nadakattin said he had first invented a water alarm when he was still studying in school. He soon moved to work on farms and focused on working for farmers.
"I used to be in the fields, so I would think about the problems a farmer is facing. Then my work in the agriculture field started," he said.
According to Nadakattin, he is currently in the final stages of rolling out pathbreaking innovations.
"My first innovation was a sowing machine which become popular among the farmers across the country. I am working on two more innovations," he said.
Nadakattin's creative streak of mind and a strong desire to help farmers, even in his old age has brought cheers and happiness to many farmers across the country.
