Saalumarada Thimmakka’s Enduring Environmental Legacy: Planting Over 8,000 Trees and Inspiring Generations in Karnataka

In the heart of Karnataka, a remarkable woman has sown the seeds of change, quite literally, transforming barren landscapes into lush green corridors. Saalumarada Thimmakka, a 60+ year-old environmentalist, has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri for her extraordinary…