Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Karnataka Government Considers Museum for Saalumarada Thimmakka; State Funeral Announced
A very kind lady named Saalumarada Thimmakka, who was 114 years old, has passed away.
She was known as the 'Tree Woman of India' because she loved trees so much, she planted thousands of them along a road near her home.
She treated these trees like her own children, nurturing them with great care.
People were so inspired by her work that the Chief Minister of Karnataka has said the government might build a museum to remember her.
She also received a very important award called the Padma Shri and will have a special funeral with honors from the state.
Saalumarada Thimmakka always encouraged others to plant trees, saying it helps save our planet.
Veteran environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka, aged 114, passed away on Friday.
The Karnataka Government is considering establishing a museum to honor her last wish.
Thimmakka, known as the 'Tree Woman of India,' planted thousands of banyan trees along a highway.
She will be accorded a funeral with full state honors on Saturday afternoon at her village.
Her environmental efforts earned her numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri award in 2019.
- Who
- Saalumarada Thimmakka, an 114-year-old veteran environmentalist, and the Karnataka Government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- The Karnataka Government is considering setting up a museum to fulfill Saalumarada Thimmakka's last wish following her demise. She will be laid to rest with full state honors.
- When
- She died on Friday, and her funeral is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
- Where
- Her village in the Ramanagara region of south Karnataka.
- Why
- To honor Saalumarada Thimmakka's lifelong dedication to environmental conservation and her significant contributions, including planting thousands of trees.
- Environmentalist
- Saalumarada Thimmakka
- Age at Death
- 114
- Date of Death
- Friday
- Funeral Arrangements
- Full state honors on Saturday afternoon at her village
- Notable Achievement
- Planted thousands of banyan trees along a 5-km highway near her village
- Awards
- Padma Shri (2019), Nadoja Award, Karnataka Kalpavalli Award, Godfrey Phillip Award, Honorary Doctorate (Central University of Karnataka)
- Government Consideration
- Setting up a museum as per her last wish
Sources
Saalumarada Thimmakka, veteran environmentalist and India’s beloved ‘Tree Woman’, dies at 114
Environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka No More
Padma Shri awardee and famed environmentalist Thimmakka passes away at 114
Saalumarada Thimmakka: 114-Year-Old Padma Shri Awardee And Environmentalist Dies In Bengaluru
Saalumarada Thimmakka Dies At 114
Pawan Pays Tribute To Thimmakka, Urges Stronger Push For Environmental Protection
Forest Minister Eshwar condoles the passing of ‘Vrukshamatha’ Saalumarada Thimmakka