Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) 1986 A.D.
Gaura Devi, a prominent environmentalist from Uttarakhand, received the 'Vriksha Mitra' Award in 1986 for her exceptional contribution to the Chipko Movement, a grassroots environmental campaign aimed at protecting forests from deforestation.
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Gaura Devi's Contribution:
She was one of the leaders of the Chipko Movement, which began in the 1970s in Uttarakhand.
Gaura Devi and other women villagers famously hugged trees to prevent their cutting, embodying non-violent resistance against deforestation.
Her efforts emphasized the importance of forests for local communities' livelihoods and ecosystems.
Vriksha Mitra Award:
Instituted by the Government of India to honor individuals and organizations contributing to afforestation, forest conservation, and environmental awareness.
Additional Information:
Chipko Movement:-
The Chipko Movement, originating in the 1970s in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India, was a pioneering environmental campaign aimed at preventing deforestation through non-violent resistance. The term "Chipko" translates to "embrace" or "hug," reflecting the activists' primary tactic of hugging trees to protect them from being felled.
The movement drew inspiration from the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan, known for their dedication to protecting trees and wildlife.
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