The women of Dang village in Uttarkashi district reiterated their commitment to protecting the forests and environment on the anniversary of Chipko movement on Tuesday.
Headed by the village Pradhan Rajni Nath, Van Panchayat Sarpanch Sulochana Kaluda and Mahila Mangal Dal head Kusum Gusain, the women of Dang went to the village jungle and tied rakhis on the trees there, reiterating their commitment to protect the forests, wildlife and environment.
It is pertinent to mention here that every year on March 26 to mark the anniversary of Chipko movement and on Rakshabandhan, Republic Day, Independence Day and other important festivals and occasions, the villagers of Dang congregate in the jungle and reiterate their commitment to protect the environment.
During 1977-78, noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna had joined the villagers of Dang in Chipko movement to protect their jungle from being felled. The residents of Dang have been protecting the maintaining the forest as their heritage.