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चिपको आंदोलन (1973) मुख्य रूप से किसके खिलाफ विरोध था?
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Aवनों की कटाई
Bखनन
Cबांध निर्माण
Dऔद्योगिकीकरण
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The Chipko Movement started in 1973 in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand (then Uttar Pradesh). Led by Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt, villagers (mainly women) hugged trees to prevent them from being cut. 'Chipko' means 'to hug' or 'to cling'. It became a major environmental movement.
Important Notes
- Chipko Movement: 1973; Chamoli, Uttarakhand; Against deforestation; Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt; Women hugged trees. Chipko = to hug/cling. Key environmental movement.
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