Padma Shri awardee 'Vanajeevi' Daripalli Ramaiah passes away in Khammam
Daripalli Ramaiah, known as 'Vanajeevi' for planting and protecting lakhs of trees, died of a heart attack in Khammam district, Telangana, on 12 April 2025; the Prime Minister called him a champion of sustainability.
Summary
Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly called 'Vanajeevi' and 'Chetla Ramaiah', died after a heart attack on 12 April 2025 in Khammam, Telangana. He was from Reddipalli village in Khammam Rural mandal and devoted his life to planting and protecting trees. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death, describing him as a champion of sustainability who devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.
Key facts
- Known as
- 'Vanajeevi', 'Chetla Ramaiah'
- Passed away
- 12 April 2025, Khammam, Telangana
- Native village
- Reddipalli, Khammam Rural mandal
- Award
- Padma Shri (2017)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Daripalli Ramaiah, the Padma Shri awardee known as 'Vanajeevi' who died on 12 April 2025, was known for what work?
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Correct answer: B — Planting and protecting trees
Planting and protecting trees: the Prime Minister said he devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.
'Vanajeevi' Daripalli Ramaiah, who died on 12 April 2025, belonged to which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — Khammam
Khammam: he was from Reddipalli village in Khammam Rural mandal and died in Khammam.