Silent Valley Movement - History, Significance | UPSC Notes
The Silent Valley Movement was a significant environmental movement in India that fought to protect the Silent Valley, a biodiverse evergreen forest in Kerala.
- Goal: Preserve the Silent Valley from being flooded by a hydroelectric dam project.
- Era: Started in the 1970s
- Opponents: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) which proposed the dam
- People Involved: Environmentalists, scientists, local residents concerned about the ecosystem and indigenous communities
The movement achieved its goal in 1987 when Silent Valley was designated a National Park. This victory is considered a landmark achievement in Indian environmentalism.
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