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Name of the Collection Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Folder/Categories II. FILES ARRANGED SUBJECT WISE, 1970-2018
Sub-folder/Sub-category (D) Conservation and Development of Himalayan Ecosystem, 1975-2018
File No. /Acc. No. 23
Abstract Papers relating to struggle against illegal digging of sedimentary rocks in Almora and the construction of Raj Cement Factory at Lohaghat township in Champawat district. Includes correspondence with Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, T.N. Seshan, R.P. Tripathi, Vijendra Paul, Mukul Sanwal, Madan Mohan Choubey, Radha Bhatt, Anil Agarwal, S.S. Mudgal and others. This pertains to importance of forests in hill areas, Van Panchayat Sammelan, experiment of forest farming in Chamoli region, illegal mining in Almora, violation of Forest Act, 1980 by constructing Raj Cement Factory at Lohagarh and its environmental impact
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Keywords Sedimentary rocks; Almora; Raj Cement Factory; Lohaghat; T.N. Seshan; Secretary, Revenue Department, U.P.; District Magistrate, Pithoragarh; Van Panchayat Sammelan; Forest farming; Illegal mining; Violation of Forest Act, 1980
Start Date “Period From” 1976
End Date “Period To” 1987
Extent 34 pp
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Language Hindi
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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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