The slide is a title page for the Chipko Movement, an environmental movement. It includes details on student Sita Rohidas from SY BCom Semester IV, subject ED & SD, and teacher Rupali Mam.

Chipko Movement – An Environmental Movement

Student: Sita Rohidas Class: SY BCom Semester IV Subject: ED & SD Teacher: Rupali Mam

Source: Environmental Movement

This agenda slide outlines the structure of the presentation in six key sections. It includes Introduction, Origin & History, Key Features, Importance, Impact & Legacy, and Conclusion.

Presentation Agenda

1. 1. Introduction
2. 2. Origin & History
3. 3. Key Features
4. 4. Importance
5. 5. Impact & Legacy
6. 6. Conclusion

Source: Chipko Movement – An Environmental Movement Student: Sita Rohidas SY BCom Semester IV Subject Teacher: Rupali Mam

The Chipko Movement was a non-violent protest in 1970s India where villagers, led by women in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, hugged trees to prevent logging. It became a powerful symbol of environmental conservation.

What is Chipko Movement?

• Non-violent protest in 1970s India
• Villagers hugged trees to stop logging
• Led by women in Uttarakhand Himalayas
• Symbol of environmental conservation

Source: Chipko Movement – An Environmental Movement Student: Sita Rohidas SY BCom Semester IV Subject Teacher: Rupali Mam

The Chipko Movement began in 1973 when women in Mandal village hugged trees to prevent illegal logging, followed by a successful protest in Reni village in 1974. By the 1980s, it spread nationwide, inspiring conservation efforts and leading to a 15-year government ban on green felling in Himalayan forests in 1981.

Key Events Timeline

1973: First Protest in Mandal Village Women in Mandal village hugged trees to stop illegal logging, marking the birth of the Chipko Movement. 1974: Reni Village Success Against Logging Villagers in Reni embraced trees, successfully preventing contractors from cutting them down. 1980s: Movement Spreads Nationwide Chipko inspired tree-hugging protests across India, raising awareness on forest conservation. 1981: National Ban on Tree Felling Government imposed a 15-year ban on green felling in Himalayan forests due to Chipko.

Source: Chipko Movement – An Environmental Movement Student: Sita Rohidas Class: SY BCom Semester IV Subject Teacher: Rupali Mam

In 1974, villagers in Reni hugged trees to prevent logging, led by Gaura Devi and local women in a non-violent protest. This iconic action saved Himalayan forests and became a symbol of environmental protection.

Iconic Moments

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• Villagers hugging trees to stop logging (1974).
• Gaura Devi led women in Reni village protest.
• Non-violent action saved Himalayan forests.
• Iconic symbol of environmental protection.

Source: Chipko Movement

The Chipko Movement was a grassroots initiative led primarily by women, embracing Gandhian non-violence to protect local ecology. It featured the simple slogan "What has forest borne for you?" and fostered strong community bonds with nature.

Features of Chipko Movement

• Grassroots movement led by women
• Embraced Gandhian non-violence principles
• Focused on protecting local ecology
• Simple slogan: 'What has forest borne for you?'
• Fostered strong community-nature bonding

Source: Chipko Movement – An Environmental Movement Student: Sita Rohidas SY BCom Semester IV Subject Teacher: Rupali Mam

The Environmental Impact slide highlights key stats, including 12,000 trees saved directly by preventing immediate logging and a pioneering 1981 Green Belt Policy. It also notes a 30% deforestation reduction in the region and inspiration for global eco-movements.

Environmental Impact

• 12,000: Trees Saved Directly

Prevented immediate logging

• 1981: Green Belt Policy

Pioneering conservation law

• 30%: Deforestation Reduction

In the region

• Global: Eco-Movements Inspired

Worldwide environmental activism Source: Chipko Movement Outcomes

The Chipko movement teaches sustainable living, community power, and nature protection, emphasizing the balance between development and ecology. It closes with a call to action: join hands to save trees and act today for a greener tomorrow.

Conclusion & Lessons

<h2>Conclusion & Lessons</h2><ul><li>Chipko teaches <strong>sustainable living</strong>, <strong>community power</strong>, and <strong>nature protection</strong>.</li><li><strong>Importance:</strong> Balances development with ecology.</li></ul><p><strong>Closing:</strong> Protect Our Planet!</p><p><strong>Call-to-Action:</strong> Join hands to save trees – act today for a greener tomorrow!</p><p>Thank you! 🌳</p>

Source: Chipko Movement – An Environmental Movement Student: Sita Rohidas SY BCom Semester IV Subject Teacher: Rupali Mam