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What were the main demands of the ‘Chipko Movement’? |
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Answer» The main demands were: (i) The forest contracts should not be given to outside contractors. (ii) The villagers wanted the effective control on natural resources like land, forests and water. (iii) They wanted the government to approve low cost material to small industries and also the regional development without disturbance in ecological balance. (iv) The movement demanded guaranteed minimum wages for the landless forest workers. |
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