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What was the purpose of setting up Van Panchayats? |
It allowed women to develop nurseries and nurture tree saplings for planting in the hill slopes. It helped non-literate women to develop new communication strategies. It helped women fight against domestic violence in the village. It helped tribal women have better access to forest produce. |
It allowed women to develop nurseries and nurture tree saplings for planting in the hill slopes. |
The correct answer is Option (1) → It allowed women to develop nurseries and nurture tree saplings for planting in the hill slopes. " Van Panchayats: In Uttarakhand, women do most of the work since men are often posted far away in defence services. Most of the villagers are still dependent on firewood for cooking. As you may know, deforestation is a big problem in the mountainous regions. Women sometimes walk many miles to collect firewood and fodder for their animals. To overcome this problem, women have set up van-panchayats. Members of the van-panchayats develop nurseries and nurture tree saplings for planting on the hill slopes. Members also police nearby forests to keep an eye on illegal felling of trees. The Chipko movement, where women hugged trees to prevent them from being cut, had its beginnings in this area.". |
