Find more information about such Indian environmentalists and share with your classmates.
Students can research and share information about Indian environmentalists such as:
1. Sunderlal Bahuguna – leader of the Chipko Movement, worked to protect Himalayan forests.
2. Medha Patkar – environmental activist known for the Narmada Bachao Andolan.
3. Jadav Payeng – 'Forest Man of India' who single-handedly planted a 1,360-acre forest in Assam.
4. Saalumarada Thimakka – known for planting over 8,000 trees in Karnataka.
5. Anil Kumar Agarwal – founder of Centre for Science and Environment.
6. M.C. Mehta – environmental lawyer who won landmark cases for environmental protection.
These environmentalists have made significant contributions to conservation, afforestation, and environmental awareness in India.
Explanation
This research activity extends learning about environmental conservation. The chapter mentions Kailash Sankhala ('The Tiger Man of India') and provides context about environmental awareness. Students should research other Indian environmentalists and their contributions.
Solution Steps
Research and identify notable Indian environmentalists
Sunderlal Bahuguna led the Chipko Movement to protect Himalayan forests
Medha Patkar is known for the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement
Jadav Payeng single-handedly planted a 1,360-acre forest in Assam
Saalumarada Thimakka planted over 8,000 trees in Karnataka
Anil Kumar Agarwal founded the Centre for Science and Environment
M.C. Mehta won landmark cases for environmental protection
All these environmentalists contributed to conservation, afforestation, and environmental awareness in India