Chipko movement

The Reni Chipko Movement, in 1974, gave a new impetus to the struggle of indigenous people who protect the forests they live in. And, it was led by a woman. #ChipkoMovement #MondayMotivaton #OnThisDay #SaveTrees

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Indian Roots of the Term Speak of a History of Non-Violent Resistance

The Chipko movement or chipko andolan was primarily a forest conservation movement in India that began in 1973 and went on to become a rallying point for many future environmental movements all over the world; it created a precedent for non-violent protest started in India.It occurred at a time when there was hardly any environmental movement in the developing world, and its success meant that the world immediately took notice of this non-violent movement, which was to inspire in time many…

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This movement is very significant in #IndianHistory because it initiated the concept of conservation and protection of nature and trees!

The story of India's Chipko Movement, protecting forests and human rights in the Himalayas.

The Chipko Movement became an umbrella movement to conserve the environment, fight the private sector, government and patriarchal norms.

Right Livelihood mourns the passing of Indian environmental activist Sunderlal Bahuguna. As a prominent leader of the Chipko Movement, which received the Right Livelihood Award in 1987, Bahuguna had a tremendous impact on India’s environmental policies, including the preservation of forests and other natural resources in the Himalayan region. Bahuguna died on Friday, May 21, 2021, […]

The efforts to disturb the balance of nature has led to many conflicts in India. In this article we discuss the major environmental movements in India.