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IAS Supriya Sahu wins UNs highest environment award, the officer who set the world record for planting 42000 trees in the Nilgiris

Supriya Sahu, Indian Administrative Service officer, has received the prestigious United Nations Champions of the Earth award for 2025. This honour recognizes her significant contributions to environmental protection and climate action. Sahu's work in Tamil Nadu has focused on ecosystem restoration, community resilience, and sustainable development. Her initiatives have led to increased green jobs and expanded forest cover.