Saalumarada thimmakka biography definition
Saalumarada thimmakka biography definition
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Saalumarada Thimmakka
Indian environmentalist
Saalumarada Thimmakka (born 30 June ),[2][3][4][5] also known as Aala Marada Thimmakka, is an Indian environmentalist from the state of Karnataka, noted for her work in planting and tending to banyan trees along a kilometre (&#;mi) stretch of highway between Hulikal and Kudur, Ramanagara District.
She has also planted nearly other trees.[6] With the support of her husband, she found solace in planting trees.
She received no formal education and worked as a casual labourer in a nearby quarry.[7][8] Her work has been honoured with the National Citizen's Award of India.
Her work was recognised by the Government of India and she was conferred with Padma Shri in
A U.S. environmental organisation based in Los Angeles and Oakland, California called Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education is named after her.[9]Central University of Karnataka h