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- Chipko movement took place in Garhwal himalayas in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in 1973.
- The movement was inspired by the Bishnoi community of Marwar district of Rajasthan.
- It was an ecological movement led by villagers, especially women.
- The Chipko movement is also known by the name of “Chipko andolan”.
- The word ‘chipko’ means ’embrace’ in english.
- The aim of the movement 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 act as an inspiration for many eco- groups across the world.
- It was a “Forest Satyagraha” led by marginalized people.
