On the eve of Chaturmas Vrat Mahotsav 2013, Sri Rawatpura Sarkar honoured ‘Tree Woman of India’ Suniti Yadav, for her innovative Tree Protection Festival which is regarded as a New Wave of world famous 'Chipko Movement'.
She is the Founder of Eco-feminist Movement in India and Sacred Grove Conservation Movement in South East Asia. About 25 years ago when there was no environment for environment in this remote part of the globe she successfully synthesized humane and religious sentiments for forest protection so that both religion and the human environment can be upheld.
Yadav is creating collective conservation consciousness through fusion of religion and environment since last 25 years not only in Chhattisgarh but also in 11 states of India and 5 countries including Pakistan. Suniti Yadav, Executive Director Green Guardian Society presented one Tulsi plant to Sri Rawatpura Sarkar. On this occasion Dr Sachhidanand Joshi Vice Chancellor, Kushabhau Thakre Journalism University, Ms. Neeta Dumre International Woman Hockey Player, Mamta Chandrakar Singer , Rajendra Nigam Secretary Child Welfare Board were also felicitated . The programme was organized at Sri Rawatpura Aashram Dhaneli and on this occasion Sri Roshan lal Jangde M.P., Nande Sahu MlA and a large number of prominent guests were present.