Obituary: PM pays homage to Padma Shri Vanajeevi Ramaiah (87), environmentalist who planted over 1 crore saplings
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Obituary: PM pays homage to Padma Shri Vanajeevi Ramaiah (87), environmentalist who planted over 1 crore saplings

Ramaiah was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for increasing green cover. For over 50 years, he championed social forestry, often carrying seeds in his pocket to plant wherever he found barren land

Kunti SurenderKunti Surender
Apr 12, 2025, 06:15 pm IST
in Bharat, Obituary, Telangana
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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Padma Shri awardee, social worker, and environmentalist Daripalli Ramaiah, fondly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah. PM hailed him as a champion of sustainability, who devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.

He wrote in a post on X:

“Daripalli Ramaiah Garu will be remembered as a champion of sustainability. He devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees. His tireless efforts reflected a deep love for nature and care for future generations. His work will keep motivating our youth in their quest to build a greener planet. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti.”

Daripalli Ramaiah Garu will be remembered as a champion of sustainability. He devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees. His tireless efforts reflected a deep love for nature and care for future generations. His work will keep motivating our youth in their quest…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2025

Renowned environmentalist Ramaiah, awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for increasing green cover, passed away on April 12 after a prolonged illness. A native of Reddypally in Khammam district, he was 87.

Known for his relentless afforestation efforts, Ramaiah is estimated to have planted over one crore saplings across the region. For over 50 years, he championed social forestry, often carrying seeds in his pocket to plant wherever he found barren land.

Highlighting the environmentalist’s role in preservation by Ramaiah, who planted over 1 crore saplings, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy posted on X, “Ramaiah planted over 1 crore saplings and was at the forefront of protecting & furthering nature & environment. His dedication and contribution towards the same will continue to inspire.”

Saddened by the demise of Padma Shri Sri Daripalli Ramaiah, fondly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah.

Shri Ramaiah planted over 1 crore saplings and was at the forefront of protecting & furthering nature & environment. His dedication and contribution towards the same will continue to… pic.twitter.com/DAaDtoGvfm

— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) April 12, 2025

Earlier, Telengana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also condoled the demise of the awardee, Daripalli Ramaiah saying that Vanajeevi strongly believed that mankind’s survival is impossible without nature and the environment.

According to a statement released by his office, the CM said, “Ramaiah launched plantation as an individual and influenced the entire society. The Padma Shri awardee inspired the youth by dedicating his entire life to environmental protection. ”

‘వనజీవి’గా ప్రసిద్ధి చెందిన సామాజికవేత్త, పద్మశ్రీ అవార్డు గ్రహీత దరిపల్లి రామయ్య గారి మృతి పట్ల ముఖ్యమంత్రి ఎ. రేవంత్ రెడ్డి గారు తీవ్ర సంతాపం వ్యక్తం చేశారు.

ప్రకృతి, పర్యావరణం లేనిదే మానవ మనుగడ అసాధ్యమని విశ్వసించి, ఈ సిద్ధాంతానికి తమ జీవితాన్ని అంకితం చేసిన మహనీయుడు రామయ్య… pic.twitter.com/CZUTHt2MO6

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) April 12, 2025

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu paid tribute to environmentalist Ramaiah on X, stating:

“Ramaiah’s effort of planting one crore saplings for environmental protection is inspiring. Ramaiah is a role model for today’s generation. His death is an irreparable loss to the environmental protection movement.”

పద్మశ్రీ వనజీవి రామయ్య మృతి వార్త తెలిసి తీవ్ర విచారానికి లోనయ్యాను. ఒక వ్యక్తిగా ఉండి… పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణకు కోటి మొక్కలు నాటిన రామయ్య కృషి స్ఫూర్తిదాయకం. నేటి తరానికి రామయ్య ఆదర్శప్రాయుడు. ఆయన మరణం పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ ఉద్యమానికి తీరని లోటు. వారి కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి… pic.twitter.com/erxQip3EF5

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) April 12, 2025

Vanajeevi Ramaiah also received the Seva Award in 1995, the Vanamitra Award in 2005, and the National Innovations and Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Award in 2015.

ప్రకృతి మాత ముద్దుబిడ్డ, పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణే తన జీవిత ఆశయంగా బ్రతికిన పద్మశ్రీ అవార్డు గ్రహీత వనజీవి రామయ్య (దరిపల్లి రామయ్య) మరణం పట్ల ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియచేస్తున్నాను.

వృక్షో రక్షతి రక్షితః అనే నినాదాన్ని ప్రతీ రోజూ పాటిస్తూ.. కోట్ల మొక్కలు నాటిన వనజీవి రామయ్య గారి మృతి… pic.twitter.com/tcizHw20F5

— KTR (@KTRBRS) April 12, 2025

After Telangana’s formation, Ramaiah received support through flagship initiatives like the ‘Telangana Ku Haritha Haram’, launched by the previous Chief Minister KCR to raise the state’s green cover from 24% to 33%.

పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ కోసం ఆరు దశాబ్దాలుగా అలుపెరగని కృషి చేసిన పర్యావరణ ప్రేమికుడు పద్మశ్రీ వనజీవి రామయ్య గారు. వారి కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి వ్యక్తం చేస్తూ, ఆయన స్ఫూర్తిని కొనసాగిస్తామని తెలియజేస్తున్నాను – @PawanKalyan pic.twitter.com/vHRUkbXLl5

— Deputy CMO, Andhra Pradesh (@APDeputyCMO) April 12, 2025

AP Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed his deep condolences on the passing of Padma Shri Vanajeevi Ramaiah, a tireless environmentalist who dedicated six decades to the cause of environmental protection.

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