Environment

Why are young people migrating from the village where the Chipko Movement started?

This video echoes the story of migration and environmental challenges in Reni; the relevance of the Chipko movement in today’s world is also discussed

 
By DTE Staff
Published: Wednesday 08 May 2024

Reni, a village nestled amid the majestic Nanda Devi mountains of Uttarakhand, is where the historic Chipko movement began 50 years ago. The impact of Gaura Devi's courageous stand endures here, amid the ongoing struggle for environmental conservation against relentless development.

This video echoes the story of migration and environmental challenges in Reni. The relevance of the Chipko movement in today’s world is also discussed.

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