Madhav Gadgil dies at 83 in Pune: Who was he? All you need to know about his achievements, legacy and awards

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil, renowned for his pioneering work on the Western Ghats, passed away in Pune late Wednesday night after a brief illness, family sources said on Thursday. He was 83. Gadgil died at a city hospital, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.