IAS Supriya Sahu Wins UN's 'Champions of the Earth' Award

• IAS officer Supriya Sahu received the UN Environment Programme's 'Champions of the Earth' award in the "Inspiration and Action" category.
• She was recognized for her pioneering and long-standing work on major environmental challenges in India over her 30-year career.
• Sahu launched "Operation Blue Mountain" in 2000 to eliminate single-use plastic in the Nilgiris district.
• Her initiatives include the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company, the Cool Roof Project for schools, and planting over 100 million trees.
• She also led efforts to double mangrove cover, expand wetlands, and establish the USD 60 million Endangered Species Conservation Fund.

Why It Matters: Supriya Sahu's UN award highlights India's pioneering environmental solutions.