Lakshmi M., a visionary entrepreneur, environmentalist, and advocate for rural empowerment for over four decades... she has devoted her life to nurturing trees and stray dogs near Lalbagh, Cultivating Greenery and Compassion For the past 50 years, Lakshmi has been a familiar figure near Lalbagh. where she has tirelessly nurtured trees and cared for stray dogs and poor people. Lakshmi has been a trailblazer in the industry. Her business acumen and innovative approach have enabled her to establish a successful enterprise, specializing in cut flowers. Through her ventures, she has not only achieved personal success but Lakshmi's passion for floriculture extends beyond her own business endeavors. For over 40 years, she has traveled across the country, participating in agricultural trade fairs and sharing her knowledge with villagers. Through agricultural trade fairs. she has empowered countless individuals to become entrepreneurs in the floriculture sector, thereby uplifting rural communities. Recognition and Accolades Lakshmi's contributions have not gone unnoticed. Over the years, she has been the recipient of more than 400 awards from various departments and institutions, including the University of Agriculture and Govt Dept. At the age of 70 yrs she is still supporting her daughter for her business and Mentoring for Greenotsav Forum NGO.