Question

How does the Chipko Andolan ultimately benefit the local population. Give any two benefits

Answer 1

1) It forced the government to rethink their priorities in the use of forest produce and include the local people in forest management. 2) The local people could continue depending on the forests for meeting their basic needs.

Answer 2

Reduced deforestation and rural people would then take their necessities from the forest such as fruits ,fuel woods etc.