8 min
E40 : India’s Chipko Movement A Century Of Stories
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- History
Welcome to A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank!
50 years ago in the serene Garhwal-Himalayan foothills, a village took a courageous stand and found its voice to protect Mother Nature. As the intruders marched in with axes to chop down the trees, courageous women of the village stepped up and did the UNTHINKABLE!! - Hugging the trees tightly, shielding them with their bodies. This was the birth of the Chipko Movement, a powerful people's revolution.
Join Kunal Vijayakar on a journey of the Garhwal-Himalayan valleys, where nature's guardians. Witness their undying spirit and their aim to protect Mother Earth. From a simple act of defence to a nationwide awakening, the Chipko Movement ignited change. Its biggest achievement was bringing a change in the conservation laws of India.
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Welcome to A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank!
50 years ago in the serene Garhwal-Himalayan foothills, a village took a courageous stand and found its voice to protect Mother Nature. As the intruders marched in with axes to chop down the trees, courageous women of the village stepped up and did the UNTHINKABLE!! - Hugging the trees tightly, shielding them with their bodies. This was the birth of the Chipko Movement, a powerful people's revolution.
Join Kunal Vijayakar on a journey of the Garhwal-Himalayan valleys, where nature's guardians. Witness their undying spirit and their aim to protect Mother Earth. From a simple act of defence to a nationwide awakening, the Chipko Movement ignited change. Its biggest achievement was bringing a change in the conservation laws of India.
Subscribe now to stay updated with more captivating stories from A Century of Stories!
New episodes out every Monday!
#ACenturyOfStories #ChipkoMovement #Conservation
Open IDFC FIRST Bank savings account :
https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=June&utm_content=COS
Know more about Zero Fee Banking :
https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=centuryofstories&utm_campaign=cosepi1&utm_term=Aug23
Follow ‘A Century of Stories’ official Instagram handle at @acenturyofstories
Subscribe to A Century of Stories YT channel
Listen to A Century of Stories across Audio Platforms
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio Saavn
Follow our host Kunal on Instagram at @kunalvijayakar
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 min