Revathi Kamath is a landscapist, conservationist and philanthropist who has spent decades restoring lakes, nurturing children, planting trees and building communities that care.
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Born in Mysore in 1958, Revathi Kamath grew up in a family where music and nature were not hobbies but a way of life. Her father was a disciple of the Mysore Court Scholar Veena Venkatagiriappa. She inherited both his love for music and his connection to the land.
She pursued an M.Sc. and went on to become a legendary landscapist of India. She is the first woman to be honoured with the title "the earthist" and "the lake woman" of India, a recognition of her unimaginable work in restoring ecological balance across Karnataka.
Read her full storyEvery initiative is rooted in the same belief: that lasting change happens at the intersection of nature, community and sustained commitment.
Reviving Mysuru's water bodies through community action, scientific monitoring and sustained civic engagement.
Ensuring every child has access to learning through scholarships, skill development and school support.
Protecting India's indigenous cow breeds, promoting panchagavya organic farming and preserving the sacred bond between communities and cattle across Karnataka.
Urban greening, native tree plantations and climate awareness programmes across Karnataka.
Inspired by the spirit of Swachh Bharat, Revathi Kamath promotes cleanliness drives, waste management awareness, public space rejuvenation and community participation across Karnataka to build cleaner, healthier and more responsible neighbourhoods.
Equipping youth and women across Karnataka with vocational skills, digital literacy and entrepreneurship support to build real, sustainable livelihoods.
Before she was the lake woman of India, Revathi Kamath was a child prodigy on the veena. Born into a family where music was fundamental, she has performed at the Mysore Dasara, the Art of Living World Culture Festival, and stages across London and Dubai.
Through Sri Shyamala Krishna Sangeetha Sabha, she continues to nurture the next generation of classical musicians, offering free music education and a stage for budding artists.
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Every contribution goes directly towards restoring lakes, educating children, planting trees and building healthier communities across Karnataka. Donations are eligible for 80G tax deduction.