Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. She was 114 and had been unwell for some time, her family said. Tributes and condolences have been pouring in from leaders, environmentalists, and people across the country, honouring her lifelong dedication to nature.

About Saalumarada Thimmakka

Born on June 30, 1911, in Karnataka, Thimmakka became a global symbol of environmental protection despite having no formal education. She gained widespread recognition for planting along a 4.5-km stretch between Hulikal and Kudur in Ramanagara district.

Childless, she lovingly cared for the saplings as if they were her own children. The name “Saalumarada,” meaning “row of trees” in Kannada, became a tribute to her remarkable work. Her effo

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