write a short note on chipko movement and beej bachao andolan?
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Chipko movement was started in the areas of Himalayas. he cause of this movement was to stop the deforestation. This movement also shown that afforestation with indigenous species can also be successful.
Beej Bachao Andolan is the movement that was started by citizens and farmers of Tehri and Navdanya to show that crop production can be done successfully without using the synthetic materials or chemicals
Beej Bachao Andolan is the movement that was started by citizens and farmers of Tehri and Navdanya to show that crop production can be done successfully without using the synthetic materials or chemicals
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The Chipko movement also
known as the chipko andolan was a forest conservation movement. It began in
1973 in India. In 1987, the Right Livelihood Award was given to the the Chipko
Movement. The movement adopted the Gandhian methods of Satyagraha. Both male
and female activists like Gaura Devi, Sudesha Devi, Bachni Devi and Chandi
Prasad Bhatt took an active part in it.
It occurred much before any environmental movement was taken up in the developing world. It's efforts were noticed by the world and inspired many eco-groups to slow down the rapid deforestation, increase ecological awareness, expose vested interests, and demonstrate the importance of people's power. It stirred up the Indian society to address the problems of tribal and marginalized people. At present it is not only a eco-socialist movement but an ecofeminism movement as well.
The Beej Bachao Movement also known as the Beej Bachao Andolan or BBA was started in Jardhargaon in Tehri Garhwal to conserve and promote indigenous seeds and agricultural practices. It has its roots in the Chipko Movement. Vijay Jardhari a farmer and social activist realised that modern agriculture was destroying traditional farming. So he formed the BBA.
He decided to discontinue the cultivation of chemical-dependent seeds. So he and his colleagues found out about traditional varieties of seeds. They got to know about a distinctive variety of red rice called chardhan. Thapchini, jhumkiya, rikhwa and lal basmati were other indigenous varieties.
They organized food marches, get-togethers and meetings to create awareness about the importance of protecting traditional seeds. BBA actively promotes the use of traditional farming methods like baranaja.
It occurred much before any environmental movement was taken up in the developing world. It's efforts were noticed by the world and inspired many eco-groups to slow down the rapid deforestation, increase ecological awareness, expose vested interests, and demonstrate the importance of people's power. It stirred up the Indian society to address the problems of tribal and marginalized people. At present it is not only a eco-socialist movement but an ecofeminism movement as well.
The Beej Bachao Movement also known as the Beej Bachao Andolan or BBA was started in Jardhargaon in Tehri Garhwal to conserve and promote indigenous seeds and agricultural practices. It has its roots in the Chipko Movement. Vijay Jardhari a farmer and social activist realised that modern agriculture was destroying traditional farming. So he formed the BBA.
He decided to discontinue the cultivation of chemical-dependent seeds. So he and his colleagues found out about traditional varieties of seeds. They got to know about a distinctive variety of red rice called chardhan. Thapchini, jhumkiya, rikhwa and lal basmati were other indigenous varieties.
They organized food marches, get-togethers and meetings to create awareness about the importance of protecting traditional seeds. BBA actively promotes the use of traditional farming methods like baranaja.
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