Question

Let’s find out about ‘Chipko Movement’.

Answer 1

The Chipko Movement was a forest-conservation movement that began in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand in the 1970s. Villagers, especially women, embraced trees to prevent contractors from felling them. It opposed commercial deforestation and demanded community rights over forest resources. The movement highlighted the dependence of local people on forests for fuel, fodder, water and soil conservation, and became a famous example of non-violent environmental action.