Xam idea - Science

Book: Xam idea - Science

Chapter: 16. Management of Natural Resources

Subject: Biology - Class 10th

Q. No. 4 of Proficiency Exercise

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What does Chipko Movement refer to?

The Chipko movement is referred to as “hug the trees movement” or “Chipko andolan”. It was initiated in the early 1970s in a remote village (Reni) of Garhwal. Here, the women of the village literally hugged the tree trunks to prevent them from being cut. This non-violent, social and ecological movement aimed at protecting trees and forests.



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