Archive · 30 Jun 2025
PM Modi Lauds Pune's Ramesh Kharmale for Environmental Efforts
Ramesh Kharmale, a former soldier, is now helping the environment.
The Prime Minister praised his work on the radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Kharmale and his family plant trees and dig trenches to catch rainwater.
This helps bring back birds and other wildlife to the area.
He started this after retiring from the army, inspired to serve nature.
His work includes an Oxygen Park, filled with different plants.
He hopes that his efforts will encourage others to take care of nature too.
Former soldier Ramesh Kharmale was recognized by PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat' for environmental efforts.
Kharmale, a forest guard, has been working with his family to revive barren hills in Junnar, Pune.
His efforts include digging trenches, planting trees, and developing an Oxygen Park for biodiversity.
In two months, Kharmale and his wife dug 70 trenches, allowing 800,000 liters of rainwater to seep into the ground.
Kharmale expressed gratitude for the recognition, hoping it will inspire others to contribute to environmental conservation.
- Who
- Ramesh Kharmale, a former soldier and forest guard.
- What
- Ramesh Kharmale was recognized for his environmental conservation efforts.
- When
- Featured in 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
- Where
- Junnar, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To conserve water and revive barren hills.
- Occupation
- Forest Guard
- Former Profession
- Indian Army soldier
- Location of Work
- Khodad village, Junnar taluka, Pune district
- Key Activities
- Digging trenches, planting trees, Oxygen Park development
- Recognition
- Featured in PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'
- Water Conservation
- 70 trenches, 800,000 liters of water conserved