It is never too late to pick up a trade!
Published November 23, 2009 | Knowledge has no age barriers. This amazing story of a 109 year old woman, Rosakutty from Kochi, once again reiterates this fact. Well engrossed in her day to day activities in her simple abode at the picturesque island of Kothad, she was contented and happy but was always open to new possibilities. Rosakutty was not more than a loving grand mother for over 20 grandchildren and 40 great grand children and the matriarch of her large family till three years ago.
The life and priorities of Rosakutty changed in the year 2006 when the Government of Kerala’s Akshaya e-literacy programme hit her village also. She didn’t think twice before joining the computer training course and became the oldest computer literate in the country by successfully completing this computer training course. Rosakutty drew the media glare in both national and international circuits that made her a celebrity figure.
Till the age of 107, Rosakutty was healthy enough to take care of her routine matters but she was confined to bed for the past two years due to age related illnesses. Though she breathed her last, her dedication, determination and the urge to learn will be remembered for ever.
