June 19, 2025 10:44 AM
Padmashree awardee ‘Aranya Rishi’ Maruti Chitampalli passes away at 93
Noted environmentalist, wildlife expert, and Padmashree awardee Maruti Chitampalli, fondly known as ‘Aranya Rishi’, passed away at the age of 93 in Solapur, Maharashtra, due to age-related ailments. He dedicated his life to forests, wildlife, and conservation literature. Chitampalli received the...