Welcome to A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! 50 years ago in the serene Garhwal-Himalayan foothills, a village took a courageous stand and found its voice to protect Mother Nature. As the intruders marched in with axes to chop down the trees, courageous women of the village stepped up and did the UNTHINKABLE!! - Hugging the trees tightly, shielding them with their bodies. This was the birth of the Chipko Movement, a powerful people's revolution. Join Kunal Vijayakar on a journey of the Garhwal-Himalayan valleys, where nature's guardians. Witness their undying spirit and their aim to protect Mother Earth. From a simple act of defence to a nationwide awakening, the Chipko Movement ignited change. Its biggest achievement was bringing a change in the conservation laws of India. Subscribe now to stay updated with more captivating stories from A Century of Stories! New episodes out every Monday! #ACenturyOfStories #ChipkoMovement #Conservation Open IDFC FIRST Bank savings account :  https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=June&utm_content=COS Know more about Zero Fee Banking : https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=centuryofstories&utm_campaign=cosepi1&utm_term=Aug23 Follow ‘A Century of Stories’ official Instagram handle at @acenturyofstories Subscribe to A Century of Stories YT channel Listen to A Century of Stories across Audio Platforms Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio Saavn Follow our host Kunal on Instagram at @kunalvijayakar And don’t forget to rate us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.