PM Narendra Modi, CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM, Ministers and others condoled the passing away of Daripalli Ramaiah
KHAMMAM, APRIL 12, 2025: Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly called as Vanajeevi Ramaiah and Chettu Ramaiah (87), a native of Pallegudem village in Khammam rural mandal, died of a heart attack on Saturday morning.
When he complained of chest pain, his family members shifted him to headquarters hospital in Khammam district where the doctors declared him brought dead.
Ramaiah received the Padma Shri award in 2017 for his contribution to extending tree cover in the region by planting around one crore saplings for over six decades.
PM condoles the passing of Daripalli Ramaiah
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Daripalli Ramaiah. He hailed him as a champion of sustainability, who devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.
He wrote in a post on X: “Daripalli Ramaiah Garu will be remembered as a champion of sustainability. He devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees. His tireless efforts reflected a deep love for nature and care for future generations. His work will keep motivating our youth in their quest to build a greener planet. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti.”
Telangana CM Office in a post on social media platform Instagram wrote that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy “expressed profound grief over the demise of renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Daripalli Ramaiah, fondly known as ‘Vanajeevi.'”
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in a post on social media platform X wrote, “The death of Daripalli Ramaiah, who changed his family name to Vanajeevi, and created records that earned him the Padma Shri award, is an irreparable loss to the state and the country.”
He further said, “My deepest condolences to the family members and prayers for the peace of their souls. He has continued his green journey for six and a half decades, dedicated to environmental protection. Despite health problems, the tree planting movement did not stop. Their lives are an inspiration to future generations. Sadly, philosopher Ramaiah is no longer with us today.”
Telangana Minister for Revenue, Housing and Information Departments, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, in a statement, said that Ramaiah’s untimely demise is an irreparable loss to nature lovers.
He noted that by planting over one crore saplings, Ramaiah became a source of inspiration to countless environmental enthusiasts. The minister expressed his anguish over losing such a great personality and prayed for peace for Ramaiah’s soul. He also extended his deep condolences to Ramaiah’s wife, Janamma and family members, as stated in the announcement.
