In a heartwarming interaction, IAS officer Supriya Sahu recently shared a glimpse of her conversation with Veerammal Amma, an 89-year-old Panchayat President hailing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The officer was curious about the secrets behind Veerammal’s fitness and positive attitude, and the response she received has left a lasting impression on many.

On Twitter, Supriya Sahu wrote, “Veerammal Amma, popularly known as “Arittapatti Paati’ the 89-year-old Panchayat President of Arittapatti Panchayat is truly an inspiring woman. Fit as a fiddle she is the oldest Panchayat President in TN. Her infectious smile & unbridled enthusiasm is so heartwarming. When I asked her the secret of her fitness and positive attitude, she tells me it’s all about eating simple home cooked traditional meals like millets and working all day in her agricultural field. What an honour to meet her and discuss our plans for development of Arittapatti which is the first Bio Diversity Heritage Site in Madurai Tamil Nadu.”