Padma Shri 'Vruksha Mathe' Salumarada Thimmakka Honoured for Greening Karnataka Highway
Karnataka's 'Tree Goddess' recognized with Padma Shri for her lifelong dedication to environmental conservation.
Source: GNews Padma AwardsSalumarada Thimmakka, known as 'Vruksha Mathe' (Mother of Trees), has been awarded the Padma Shri for her extraordinary environmental work. She transformed a 4.5-km barren stretch of highway between Hulikal and Kudur in Karnataka into a green avenue by planting and nurturing over 400 banyan trees. Her efforts, spanning decades, highlight the importance of individual contributions to ecological balance and inspire community-led conservation initiatives. This recognition brings national attention to her selfless service and the critical need for afforestation.
- Salumarada Thimmakka is known as 'Vruksha Mathe' or 'Mother of Trees' for her extensive tree-planting efforts.
- She planted and nurtured over 400 banyan trees along a 4.5-km highway stretch in Karnataka.
- Her work began in the 1950s, focusing on the area between Hulikal and Kudur.
- She was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, for her environmental contributions.
- Thimmakka's efforts demonstrate significant dedication to afforestation and ecological restoration.
The fourth-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, awarded for distinguished service in any field. It is conferred by the President of India at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
An Indian environmentalist from Karnataka, noted for her work in planting and tending to trees, particularly banyan trees. She is often referred to as 'Vruksha Mathe' (Mother of Trees).
The establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover. It is a key strategy for combating climate change and enhancing biodiversity.
Questions on Padma Awards often focus on the recipients' fields of work and their significant contributions, especially in lesser-known but impactful areas like environmental conservation.
Remember 'Thimmakka' sounds like 'tree-makka', and she's the 'Mother of Trees' (Vruksha Mathe).