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Gaura Devi & the Chipko Movement
Compiled by Rajiv Rawat |
Solidarity and Support for Nanda Devi Contribute to Nanda Devi tourism and receive a unique gift package! Whether you live in India or abroad, you can support Nanda Devi communities by donating to their efforts to develop a genuinely People First agenda for Uttarakhand's emerging tourism potential. Currently, two gift packages are available for domestic and foreign addresses.
India Package Fortunately, through the auspices and generosity of Angwal Music, the local producer of the Teri Saun film soundtrack, and Janaadhar, a lead organization in the Nanda Devi communities' struggle for justice and rights, a special music video VCD package is being made available as a special gift to raise funds for the Nanda Devi community-based ecotourism plan. The package consists of both the Teri Saun soundtrack and videos from a recent telefilm on the Uttarakhandi legend of Madho Singh Bandhari, entitled Maletha Ki Kool. These two VCDs represent an essential part of any Garhwali and Kumaoni music and film collection, as they commemorate both the Uttarakhand Andolan that reclaimed our identity in modern times and an ancient legend that illustrates our glorious past. Moreover as part of the Indian package, we are offering several related publications. 50% of the total sale will be used for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Chipko movement in Reni Forest this March 2004. In fact the money will be handed over to the Mahila Mangal Dals (women's groups) of Reni and Lata to plan their activities.
With two CDs, the total cost of the package comes to Rs. 565. This, with packing cost of Rs. 10 and average courier charges in India Rs. 50 makes the whole costs Rs. 625. However, we would like to offer Rs. 551 as the total costs including packing and courier charges. The bankdraft / cheque in favor of 'Himalaya Lok Sahitya Evam Sanskriti Vikas Trust' along with full postal address and telephone numbers should be sent to: Madan Duklan, Managing Trustee Tel: 9897075136 In case of out station cheques please add Rs. 30 towards bank collection charges.
International Package Uttarakhandis living abroad and those interested in Himalayan culture can also make a donation and receive the music CD package as a gift. Unfortunately, the book package are currently unavailable for foreign destinations due to their prohibitive shipping costs. To send donations from abroad, please contact Anup Kumar at anoop68@hotmail.com. Currently, donations are being handled on a cash basis through Anup, the project's US-based agent and CD distributor.
How your contributions will help With the opening of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, the people of Nanda Devi now face the daunting prospect of managing a community-based tourist trade with few of the resources, experience, and expertise enjoyed by the big tourist agencies. Indeed, the big tour operators enjoy many advantages, including their established networks, infrastructure, and funds. In their place, the local villagers will need to tap markets and create packages themselves, build and especially sustain momentum and interest in the region, and maintain linkages between funders and ecotourism efforts. Vigilance over the government's guarantees and enforcement of their policies will be key in ensuring that employment is generated for the local community. |
For both Indian and International donations
You can also assist the campaign by downloading, printing, and distributing the following brochure on a double-sided 8.5x11" page. |
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