New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday remembered prominent Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil, who passed away a day earlier (Wednesday) at the age of 83.

He called him a leading ecologist, a dedicated researcher, and a mentor who worked for over five decades to promote both modern science and traditional knowledge, especially in biodiversity conservation

In a post on X, Ramesh wrote, "Madhav Gadgil, the pre-eminent ecologist, has just passed away. He was a top-notch academic scientist, a tireless field researcher, a pioneering institution-builder, a great communicator, a firm believer in people's networks and movements, and friend, philosopher, guide, and mentor to many for over five decades. Trained at the very...