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Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement

Bahuguna, 94, who passed away due to Covid-19 on May 21, and was credited with coining the term 'Chipko' movement—hug the trees. His work led to a 15-year ban in 1980 on the culling of trees in ecologically-sensitive areas in the Himalayas

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Published: May 22, 2021 09:00:00 AM IST
Updated: May 21, 2021 08:30:12 PM IST

Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
 

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