Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Passes Away in Pune at 83
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for the Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His daughter recalls a doting grandfather who 'would stand on his head' for his granddaughters.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for the Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His daughter recalls a doting grandfather who 'would stand on his head' for his granddaughters.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, Padma Bhushan awardee and architect of the Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. Read about his legacy in conservation and community rights.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who shaped India's Forest Rights Act and authored the pivotal Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His legacy redefined conservation debates.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, a profound influence on India's environmental policy, passed away in Pune at 83. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails him as a nation builder.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, famed for the WGEEP 'Gadgil Report', dies in Pune at 83. Explore his legacy, awards, and environmental contributions.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, UN's Champion of the Earth and former head of the Western Ghats panel, dies at 83 in Pune. Read about his legacy.
Eminent ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil, known for the landmark Gadgil Committee report on Western Ghats, passed away in Pune at 83. A tribute to his legacy.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, architect of the landmark Western Ghats report, passes away in Pune. Remembering the Padma Bhushan awardee who reshaped India's environmental policy.
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