Who was the leader of Chipko movement?  

The Chipko movement, or Chipko Andolan, is a renowned environmental movement that originated in India during the 1970s. "Chipko" translates to "embrace" or "hug" in Hindi, symbolizing the villagers' act of hugging trees to protect them from being felled. The movement primarily aimed to address deforestation, conserve forests, and empower local communities.

 Key Points

• Beginning in the state of Uttarakhand (formerly part of the state of Uttar Pradesh), the Chipko movement gained prominence under the leadership of environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna.
• The local communities, mainly consisting of villagers, particularly women, protested against the indiscriminate logging carried out by commercial enterprises.
• Sunderlal Bahuguna was an influential environmentalist and social activist in India, best known for his leadership in the Chipko movement.
• Sunderlal Bahuguna advocated for sustainable forestry practices and emphasized the importance of preserving the Himalayan ecosystem. His approach involved raising awareness about the ecological significance of trees and forests, and he played a key role in popularizing the concept of "ecology is permanent economy."

Therefore the right answer is Sunderlal Bahuguna.