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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. 16
Abstract Papers relating to struggle against deforestation in Joshimath by the DGSM, Gopeshwar, Chamoli. Includes correspondence with H.N. Bahuguna (Minister of Petroleum and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India), Madan Mohan Pandey, and officials such as Secretary of Forests and Environment, Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Officer, and Wildlife Warden of Uttar Pradesh Government for imposing ban on deforestation at Joshimath to reduce soil erosion, and call for Chipko movement. Also includes related press clippings, and leaflets on Chipko
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Keywords Joshimath; Dasholi Gram Swarajya Mandal; H.N. Bahuguna; Madan Mohan Pandey; Soil erosion
Start Date “Period From” 1976
End Date “Period To” 1980
Extent 55 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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