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- Chipko andolan took place in Garhwal himalayas in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in 1973.
- It was inspired by the Bishnoi community of Marwar district of Rajasthan.
- It was an ecological movement led by villagers especially women.
- Chipko andolan is known as Chipko movement in english.
- The word ‘chipko’ means ’embrace’ in english.
- Its aim was to prevent cutting of trees by hugging them.
- It had a very large impact on forest conservation in India.
- It was one of the first movements concerned with environment protection.
- The movement acts as an inspiration for many eco- groups across the world.
- It was a “Forest Satyagraha” led by marginalized and tribal people.
