Did Saalumarada Thimmakka receive a formal education?
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Saalumarada Thimmakka did not receive a formal education. Despite this, she has become a well-known environmentalist in India. She is best known for planting over 8000 trees on a barren hillside in the state of Karnataka. Her efforts have helped to improve the environment and provide a livelihood for many people in the area.
Roots of Sustainability: The Extraordinary Journey of Saalumarada Thimmakka
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