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Write a short note on Chipko Movement. |
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Answer» Chipko movement is related to forest conservation. The villages in Gharwal started this movement. Sunderlal Bahuguna, Amrita Devi etc., were the leaders for this movement and it gained momentum under their guidance. The aim was to protect the trees from cutting and felling. The people in great number hugged the trees so as to protect them from cutting. They embraced the trees. Chipko means embrace. This movement prevented contractors from cutting the trees. This became a turning point in the history of eco development. Many people lost their lives in this movement. This movement encouraged planting of trees for timber, food, shelter and making villages self-sufficient. |
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