Papers relating to Van Satyagraha and Gram Swaraj Andolan in Chamoli district. Includes correspondence with Indira Gandhi, H.N. Bahuguna, Narendra Singh Bhandari, Indramani Badoni, Ram Dayal Singh, Prakash Krishna, Himalaya Seva Sangh, New Delhi, Shoshit Samaj Dal, Chamoli and others. This relates to action plan for the conservation of forests in Himalaya region, appeal for Alaknanda flood relief work, supply of raw materials to employment-oriented small and cottage industries in hill areas, peaceful march for demanding prohibition, and right to employment based on forests produce. Also includes press clippings on Chipko movement, articles, etc.
Papers relating to Reni Chipko Satyagrah (cling to the tree agitation) to stop indiscriminate felling of trees by contractors in Chamoli region. Includes correspondence with H.N. Bahuguna (Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh), Raja Ajit Pratap Singh (Forest Minister), and Forest Division of Uttar Pradesh regarding request for elimination of contractors from Reni forests, and constitution of a committee to study the question of felling of trees allotted to contractors by the Forest Department. Also includes press clippings on Chipko movement, pages from a booklet entitled 'Chipko Andolan' by Sundarlal Bahuguna, related leaflets, etc.
Papers relating to Reni Chipko protest to save the trees. Includes correspondence with H.N. Bahuguna (Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh), N.P. Tripathi (Forest Secretary, U.P.), Divisional Forest Officer (Badrinath Forest Division), Conservator of Forests (Garhwal Circle), Narendra Singh Negi, Govind Singh Rawat and others. This relates to protest against the actions of the government on allotment of trees to contractors, and activities of the Committee formed by the government to review forestry development in hilly areas. Also includes an article 'Safeguarding the future of Himalayas' by Chandi Prasad Bhatt, a brief note on Badrinath Forest Division for the perusal of the Committee by H.C. Khanduri, press clippings on Chipko Andolan, leaflets, etc.
Papers relating to Majanu Abhiyan (Willow Expedition) - plantation of Willow to save the ecosystem in hilly areas. Includes correspondence with N.P. Tripathi (Forest Secretary, U.P. Government), and a resolution on afforestation adopted at constructive workers' meeting held in Dehradun. Also includes related press clippings and leaflets
Papers relating to struggle against deforestation in Joshimath by the DGSM, Gopeshwar, Chamoli. Includes correspondence with H.N. Bahuguna (Minister of Petroleum and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India), Madan Mohan Pandey, and officials such as Secretary of Forests and Environment, Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Officer, and Wildlife Warden of Uttar Pradesh Government for imposing ban on deforestation at Joshimath to reduce soil erosion, and call for Chipko movement. Also includes related press clippings, and leaflets on Chipko
