Hug a Tree by Nanditha Krishna by CPR Publication
The world’s first environmental movement began in Rajasthan, circa 1535 C.E. by Guru Jambeshwarji, founder of the bishnoi faith, whose most important teaching was to save an animal or tree even at the cost of one’s life. chipko-or hug a tree -became the try of indian environmentalists theraafter. There have been many after him who have spent their lives fighting to protect trees and animals.
This play spans five hundered years and three manjor environmental movements in indian. whenever a group people perform this play they and thier audience will be reminded that the environmental began long ago in india
