Chhattisgarh Activist Alok Shukla to Receive Green Nobel
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Activist | Alok Shukla, Convener of Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan (CBA) |
| Award | Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 (Green Nobel) |
| Reason for Award | Efforts to protect Hasdeo Arand forest and mobilize indigenous communities against coal mining |
| Forest Details | Hasdeo Arand: 170,000 hectares, 23 coal blocks, rich biodiversity, Sal and Teak forests |
| Significance | Largest un-fragmented forest in Central India, migratory corridor, significant elephant population |
| Campaign Outcome | Saved 445,000 acres of forest from 21 planned coal mines |
| Goldman Prize | Recognizes grassroots environmental leaders, awarded annually since 1990 |
| Regions Honored | Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands & Island Nations, North America, South & Central America |
| Announcement Date | 22nd April (Earth Day) |