Meet the Girl from Nagaland Who is Planting 1 Million Trees

Meet the Girl from Nagaland Who is Planting 1 Million Trees

Northeast has always been known for its flora and fauna. But it is also a region where a few changemakers prioritise nature above everything else. From Jadav Payeng in Assam, who grew his own forest in a remote Island in Assam, to a young woman from Mokokchung district of Nagaland, Aien Amri, these individuals are trying their best to preserve the green lands. Aien’s journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were confined to their …

From Class 10 Dropout to ‘Tree Man’ of Telangana: How Daripalli Ramaiah Planted 1 Crore Trees and Earned the Padma Shri - The Logical Indian

Padma Shri awardee Daripalli Ramaiah, affectionately known as “Vanajeevi” (Forest Life) and “Chetla Ramaiah” (Tree Ramaiah), passed away at 87 on 12th April in Khammam’s Reddipalli village following cardiac arrest. The environmental crusader, born on 1st July 1937 to Daripelli Lalayya and Pullamma, planted over 1 crore saplings across Telangana, transforming barren landscapes into thriving forests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed him as a “c…