Most powerful movements
1. STICKING TO A CAUSE
Chipko Movement, 1973
In the wake of reckless deforestation, a unique movement has bubbled,”observed India Today in March 1982. The 1980s saw the debate on environment move from just deforestation to the larger issues of depletion of natural resources.“
Chipko movement in the Garhwal Himalayas, shoved aside urban armchair naturalists.
Led by Chandni Prasad Bhatt and Sunderlal Bahuguna, it was a people’s revolt against mindless deforestation.
And they did it simply. By hugging trees when the woodmen came to axe them,”said India Today in January 1990.
Source :India Today!
Courtesy :Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO
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