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9.4 CHIPKO ANDOLAN (MOVEMENT) ent Uttarakhand state. The region is known for its fragile ecology, often prone to earthquakes, erosive rivers and steep valleys that are least conducive Chipko movement was a non-violent movement initiated for the conservation of forests to maintain ecological balance in the environment. The Chipko Movement (or Chipko Andolan) was a famous non-violent forest conservation movement. It started in the 1970s in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. It was led by key figures like Chandi Prasad Bhatt and Sunderlal Bahuguna. Learn about the origin, philosophy, impact and relevance of the Chipko Movement, a landmark environmental movement that started in Uttarakhand in 1973. The movement involved women hugging trees to protect them from commercial loggers and inspired similar movements in India and abroad.
