National Forest Martyrs Day

 

National Forest Martyrs Day: Know About This Special Day History

Every time on 11th September, National Forest Martyrs Day is to flash back to those who laid their lives to cover nature. In 2013, the Ministry of Forest and Environment declared the Day National Forest Killers Day and since also this day is observed to flashback those who laid their lives for guarding the timbers.

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National Forest Martyrs Day History

The Ministry of Environment and Forest declared September 11 as’ National Forest Killers’ Day. This day was chosen for a reason. On this day, in 1730, the ignominious Khejarli butchery took place. Khejarli’ is the name of the trees that are grown in a Rajasthani vill of the same name.

The Bishnoi community in the state considers this tree to be holy. In 1730, Maharaja Abhay Singh ordered the cutting of these trees. On hearing this, everybody stood against this. It’s believed that a woman named Amrita Singh defied this move. She offered her head rather than the tree. The king’s dogfaces guillotined her, along with her daughters who stood with her. Along with them, over 300 people were also killed as they joined Amrita Devi in this resistance.

When the king heard about what took place, he took back his order right down. He apologized to the Bishnoi community and also fete the immolation made by the people. latterly, he passed a decree that was engraved on a bobby plate that banned the felling of the Khejarli trees as well as beast stalking in the area.

How is National Forest Martyrs Day celebrated in India?

On this special day, several educational societies and institutions in the country organize programs or events through which people are informed about guarding the timbers, trees, and terrain at large.

Every time, multitudinous competitions are conducted to ensure further and further children and youth share. So that, they can be alive about conserving jungles and engage in events concerning the same.
Since the epidemic has hit the country, this time too utmost of the events will be held in virtual mode.

Activities To Celebrate This Day

  • Spread the word and tell everyone why it is important to save forests and wildlife and how it is saving the ecosystem.
  • Plant as many trees as possible. With the increase in global warming, planting trees is the only option to save our forests which ultimately balances the environment.
  • Let’s honor the martyrs for what they have done to preserve and protect the forests around us. Salute them and promise they will not be forgotten.

More Articles For Further Research

Other Events On 11 September

  • National Hot Cross Bun Day
  • National Hot Cross Bun Day
  • National Hug Your Hound Day
  • Patriot Day
  • National Make Your Bed Day
  • No News is Good News Day
  • Housekeepers Week

National Forest Martyrs Day FAQ

Which day is observed as National Forest Martyrs Day?

September 11 is observed as National Forest Killers Day. As numerous as 363 people from the Bishnoi community opposed the felling of trees in the Khejarli region. The trees were felled for a new palace to be erected for Maharaja Abhay Singh of Jodhpur.

What is forest policy in India?

The top end of the National Forest Policy, 1988 is to ensure environmental stability and conservation of ecological balance including atmospheric equilibrium which is vital for food of all life forms, mortal, beast, and factory. The derivate of direct profitable benefit must be inferior to this top end.

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