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  1. 4 days ago · The Chipko movement began in the early 1970s in Uttarakhand, India, as a people’s movement for the protection of forests. The word “Chipko” means “embrace” or “stick to” in Hindi, referring to the characteristic of tree-huggers who would hug trees and not let them be cut down.

  2. 1 day ago · Chipko movement (1970s) - Villagers hugged trees to prevent deforestation in Uttarakhand, sparking global environmental activism. Narmada Bachao Andolan (1985) - Protested against large dams on the Narmada River, highlighting issues of displacement and environmental impact .

  3. 1 day ago · Influenced by movements like the Chipko Andolan and disastrous issues like the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster and Bhopal Gas Tragedy, and local movements similar to Narmada Bachao Andolan over concerns of displacement of people, Parisar organised talks and workshops, deepening public understanding of environmental issues.

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  5. 5 days ago · Meerut News: यूपी के मेरठ में पेड़ों को बचाने के लिए चिपको आंदोलन शुरू किया गया है। मेरठ से गुज़र रही गंगनहर के किनारे सड़क चौड़ी करने के लिए ...

  6. 3 days ago · In that same year Patkar established the organization Narmada Dharangrastra Samiti, which in 1989 became the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA; Save the Narmada). The NBA’s major aim was to provide project information and legal representation to the concerned residents of the Narmada valley.

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  7. 2 days ago · The Chipko movement was based on the concept of Mahatma Gandhis Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance). It occurred in the Prasanna Khamkar village of Rajasthan in the 1730 AD. During this movement, many sacrificed their lives including around 365 Bishnois to save Khejri trees.

  8. 1 day ago · Keywords: new social movements; women's agency; Chipko movement; Narmada Banchao Andolan; Anti-Arrack movement; Me Too movement; Armed Forces Special Power Act; AFSPA; nude protest in Manipur; citizenship; India. DOI: 10.1504/IJHRCS.2024.139803. International Journal of Human Rights and Constitutional Studies, 2024 Vol.11 No.3, pp.278 - 291

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