Hyderabad, April 12 -- Telengana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condoled the demise of Padma Shri awardee and environmentalist Vanajeevi Ramaiah on Saturday.

CM Reddy, while highlighting Ramaiah's views, said that Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly known as Vanajeevi, strongly believed that mankind's survival is impossible without nature and the environment.

According to a statement released by his office, the CM said, "Ramaiah launched plantation as an individual and influenced the entire society."

"The Padma Shri awardee inspired the youth by dedicating entire life to environmental protection," the statement added.

Extending condolences to his family members, CM Reddy wrote in a post on X, "Death of Padma Shri Vanajeevi Ramaiah It was dee...