Bidadi farmers launch ‘Appiko’ drive to denounce township project
Farmers in Bidadi have launched an 'Appiko' protest, inspired by the Chipko movement, to oppose a township project they claim will destroy local green cover. The protest highlights a perceived contradiction between the government's urban tree-planting initiatives and the destruction of existing forests.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing conflict between industrial development and environmental conservation in rapidly urbanizing regions.
Farmers protesting against the Bidadi Township Project on Sunday intensified their opposition by launching an “Appiko Drive”, on the lines of the Chipko Movement, to highlight the loss of green cover that the project is expected to cause.
The article balances the farmers' grievances with the government's stated economic goals for the project.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in