Legacy of late Daripalli Ramaiah, known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah, finds place now in Intermediate first year Botany textbook. His work in social forestry and conservation added to curriculum to spark inspiration in young minds . New Economic Botany topic in Plant Ecology chapter shows his relentless drive to expand green cover .
Ramaiah,who passed at 85 in April 2025,was a major influence in Khammam district. He planted hundreds of thousands of saplings. His relentless work got him Padma Shri in 2017. Textbook depicts him as dedicated Indian social worker with enduring vision for greener future.
Not first time Ramaiah's life made it into school books. Class VI Social Studies textbook included lesson on him in 2019. Solidifying his role as environmental role model. From Reddypalli village in Khammam rural mandal,Ramaiah stayed committed to green mission till end…
