Founder of 'Dasholi Gram Swaraj Sangh' is :

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Chandi Prasad Bhatt is the founder of the Dasholi Gram Swaraj Sangh (DGSS), an organization based in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. He was one of the pioneers of the Chipko Movement, which sought to protect forests from deforestation.

Important Key Points:

1. DGSS was established in 1964 as a cooperative aimed at promoting sustainable forest-based livelihoods.
2. Bhatt's leadership helped raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of community forestry.
3. The organization became a key player in the Chipko Movement, where villagers hugged trees to prevent their felling.
4. The DGSS advocated for the use of local resources in a sustainable manner to improve rural economies.
5. Bhatt's efforts earned him several national and international awards, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
6. The Chipko Movement led to reforms in forest policies and inspired environmental movements worldwide.

Knowledge Booster:

• Sunder Lal Bahuguna: A prominent environmentalist associated with the Chipko Movement but not the founder of DGSS.