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Renowned Malnad Farmer and Environmentalist Srinivasa Murthy Mundagodu Passes Away
3 Aug
Summary
- Srinivasa Murthy Mundagodu, a farmer from Sringeri, passed away last month at age 57
- He was a pharmacy graduate with deep knowledge of Malnad's challenges and an advocate for rural issues
- Murthy participated in farmers' movements and championed conservation of Tunga River

Last month, the Malnad region of Karnataka lost a respected voice in Srinivasa Murthy Mundagodu, a 57-year-old farmer from Sringeri who passed away. Murthy, a pharmacy graduate, had earned admiration for his deep knowledge of the region's unique challenges, including rain patterns, the impact of developmental projects on the Western Ghats, and human-wildlife conflicts.
Deeply rooted in Malnad, Murthy was actively involved in addressing the agricultural crisis affecting the region. He participated in farmers' movements, pressing state and Union governments for solutions to combat the yellow leaf disease devastating arecanut crops. An environmentalist at heart, Murthy also championed the conservation of the Tunga River and was a vocal critic of unregulated development projects that threatened the region's delicate ecosystem.
Murthy's insightful writings on rural life and the struggles of the agricultural sector had gained him a significant following. Colleagues, farmers, and activists who gathered for a condolence meeting at Sringeri Kannada Bhavana shared memories of Murthy's life and contributions, describing him as an exemplary figure who believed in transforming society for the better.