Summary:
While a few people came from Delhi, many from Gurugram came out. There is no need to worry as the forest department sanctions felling only after a proper analysis of the situation. “It is important to note that the permission to cut trees hasn’t been given yet. In the 1970s, the Chipko movement was rolled out by people in Uttarakhand as they hugged trees to prevent them from being cut. Also, the department will carry out compensatory afforestation,” said a forest official, requesting anonymity.The work at the site, however, has started..