Alok Shukla | |
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| Born | Chhattisgarh, India |
| Occupation | Environmental activist |
| Notable work | Campaign to protect Hasdeo Aranya forest Founder of Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2024) |
Alok Shukla is an Indian environmental activist from Chhattisgarh, he is known for his contributions to forest conservation. [1]
Shukla was born in 1980, he became active in environmental advocacy after observing the detrimental effects of coal mining on local ecosystems and communities in Chhattisgarh state. [2]
Shukla led a decade-long campaign to protect the Hasdeo Aranya forests, which resulted in the cancellation of 21 proposed coal mines in 2022. This achievement protected approximately 445,000 acres of biodiversity-rich land in the area. [3]
The Goldman Environmental prize was awarded to him for his efforts in 2024, recognizing his commitment to ecological preservation and the rights of local communities. [4]
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