Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly known as the green crusader. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said that Daripalli Ramaiah will be remembered as a champion of sustainability, who devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees. Mr. Modi added that his tireless efforts reflected a deep love for nature and care for future generations. The Prime Minister said that Daripalli Ramaiah’s work will keep motivating the country’s youth in their quest to build a greener planet.