Imporatnt Facts for Exams
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Kirtida Mekani was known as Singapore’s “Tree Lady”
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She served as the first executive director of the Singapore Environment Council
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Plant-A-Tree Programme led to the planting of over 76,000 trees
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She received the President’s Award for the Environment in 2015
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She was inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024
An Enduring Legacy
Those who worked with her remember Kirtida Mekani as a humble, compassionate leader who believed change begins at the community level. Her legacy lives on in the trees she helped plant, the gardens she nurtured, and the countless individuals inspired to care for nature. Her life stands as a powerful reminder of how sustained, people-centric action can transform cities into greener, more humane spaces.
Month: Current Affairs - January 23, 2026
Category: Sustainability | Urban Development