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Name of the Collection Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Folder/Categories II. FILES ARRANGED SUBJECT WISE, 1970-2018
Sub-folder/Sub-category (B) Chipko Andolan Forest Conservation Movement, 1970-1993
File No. /Acc. No. 12
Abstract 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.
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Keywords Indira Gandhi; H.N. Bahuguna; Narendra Singh Bhandari; Paripoornanand Painuli; Chandra Bhanu Gupta; Indramani Badoni; Himalaya Seva Sangh; Shoshit Samaj Dal; Alaknanda flood relief work; Cottage industries; 'Van Jaage, Vanvasi Jaage'; 'Uttarakhand Mein Van Andolan Kyun?'; Sundarlal Bahuguna
Start Date “Period From” 1970
End Date “Period To” 1974
Extent 119 pp
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Language Hindi and English
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Donor Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Donation Date 2017-2018
Custodian Ashoka Archives of Contemporary India, Ashoka University, Sonepat (India)
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