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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. | 13 |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Author | - |
| Recipient | |
| Keywords | Reni Chipko Satyagraha; H.N. Bahuguna; Raja Ajit Pratap Singh; Reni forests; Sundarlal Bahuguna |
| Start Date “Period From” | 1973 |
| End Date “Period To” | 1978 |
| Extent | 40 pp |
| Item type/Format | |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Remarks | |
| Source/Link | - |
| Donor | Chandi Prasad Bhatt |
| Donation Date | 2017-2018 |
| Custodian | Ashoka Archives of Contemporary India, Ashoka University, Sonepat (India) |
| Right/Copyright | Donor |
