When Kalyan Singh Rawat did start the ‘Maiti Andolan for Forest Conservation’?
(A) 1997 AD
(B) 1996 AD
(C) 1998 AD
(D) 1999 AD
Answers
In 1995 AD Kalyan Singh Rawat did start the ‘Maiti Andolan for Forest Conservation
Kalyan Singh Rawat, the pioneer and environmentalist of Maiti movement, was born on 19 October 1953 in Uttarakhand.
As a Biology teacher, he was posted at various places in Uttarakhand and encouraged the local people for environmental promotion and tree plantation.
The Maiti movement started by him in 1995 is based on emotional attachment to nature and trees and emphasizes on planting trees and preserving them. This movement started by him has got its roots in many countries of the world including the 14 states of India today.
In the Maiti tradition, at the time of marriage, a plant is planted between the chants by the bride and groom.
In 1996 AD Kalyan Singh Rawat did start the ‘Maiti Andolan for Forest Conservation.
Explanation:
- Kalyan Singh Rawat was originally a biology teacher. He was posted to Uttarakhand. He was very concerned about the environment.
- He taught people to fight against deforestation and the raise in environmental issues. As a result a movement started in the end of 1995 and the beginning of 1996.
- This movement gained a lot of support from all sections of the society. It became very popular in around 14 states of India.
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