‘Champion of Western Ghats conservation’ Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgilpasses away at 83
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Hitavada
noted ecologist madhav gadgil, known for his work on the conservation of western ghats, has passed away in pune after a brief illness, family sources said on thursday. he was 83. gadgil breathed his last late wednesday night at a hospital in pune, the sources said. he played a pioneering role in shaping india’s ecological research and conservation policy. gadgil was the founder of the centre for ecological sciences at the indian institute of science (iisc), bengaluru, and chairman of the western ghats ecolo
