About Tulasi Gowda
Tulasi Gowda, a tribal woman from Karnataka, was conferred the Padma Shri award in 2020 for her contribution to the protection of the environment.
Social Work
- She belongs to the Halakki indigenous tribe. She never received a formal education, and yet, today she is known as the 'Encyclopedia of the Forest'.
- This is because of her vast knowledge of diverse species of plants and herbs.
- Since the age of 12, she has planted and nurtured thousands of trees. She also joined the forest department as a temporary volunteer, where she was recognised for her dedication to nature preservation.
- She was later offered a permanent job in the department.
- Even at the age of 72, she continues to nurture plants and share her vast knowledge with the younger generation to promote the importance of environmental conservation.
