The environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda passed away recently.

Tulsi Gowda (1944-2024)
- She was born in Halakki tribal family of Karnataka’s Honnali village.
Key Contribution
- She is known as the "Encyclopedia of the Forest" and by her tribe as the "tree goddess" because of her knowledge of the forest.
- Gowda has been credited with planting and nurturing over 1 lakh trees across Karnataka.
- In 2021, she was conferred the Padma Shri for her exceptional contributions to environmental conservation.
Key Values
- Selflessness, Environmentalism, Dedication etc.