India, Jan. 15 -- G Rajkumar, a pivotal figure in Kerala's environmental movement, passed away in 2026.

He was instrumental in the Save Kurinji Campaign, which protected the shola-grassland ecosystem.

His efforts, often behind the scenes, helped establish the Kurinjimala Sanctuary.

Some people lead movements by standing at the front. Others ensure the movement does not fall apart. G Rajkumar belonged firmly to the second kind. Without him, one of Kerala's most quietly transformative environmental struggles might never have endured long enough to matter.

Rajkumar, who passed away on the morning of January 14, 2026, was among the pioneers of Kerala's environmental movement. For more than four decades, he travelled the length and breadth...