Sundar Lal Bahuguna celebrates 92nd birthday, civil society to dedicate environment day to him

Dehradun | Wednesday | 9th January, 2019

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Dehradun: On the 92nd birthday of Chipko Movement leader, Sunder Lal Bahuguna, civil society activists in the state, led by Himalayan Unity Mission (HUM), announced that they will dedicate this year’s environment day to him.Bahuguna celebrated his 92nd birthday in his house in Dehradun along with close relatives. Speaking to TOI, he said that a new generation of young activists must now take up the cause of protecting environment. “We will dedicate this year’s environment day, which is celebrated on June 5, to him. Bahuguna has used non-violent means to protest against the Tehri Dam. “We need a new generation to take up the cause..