Chipko Movement

Jaipur Literature Festival 2021: From Avni Doshi to Philip Pullman, our picks of sessions to attend from Day 6-10

Here is a list curated by Firstpost of online talks and discussion to tune into and participate in at the virtual JLF 2021.

'Saplings cannot replace trees': Delhi’s citizens struggle to save the city's lungs

Led by environmental activists, Delhi's residents hugged trees that were to be felled by the govt.

Saving Delhi's trees: Rahul Gandhi calls activists to 'fight this madness', slams AAP, BJP over redevelopment project

Rahul Gandhi criticised AAP, BJP for announcing cutting of 14,000 trees for Redevelopment project in south Delhi. Activists have launched their own 'Chipko Movement' against Delhi govt's decision.

Google Doodle celebrates 45th anniversary of the Chipko Movement remembering the women who protested against deforestation

In the Google Doodle women in traditional Garhwali attires can be seen under the moonlight, linking hands with each other to protect the trees from deforestation