Alok Shukla is an Indian
environmental activist
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from
Chhattisgarh
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, he is known for his contributions to
forest conservation
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.
Early life
Shukla was born in 1980, he became active in environmental advocacy after observing the detrimental effects of
coal mining
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on local ecosystems and communities in Chhattisgarh state.
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.
The
Goldman Environmental prize
The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prize awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists.
History
Awardees are named from each of the world's six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations, North America, an ...
was awarded to him for his efforts in 2024, recognizing his commitment to ecological preservation and the rights of local communities.
Awards
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Goldman Environmental Prize
The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prize awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists.
History
Awardees are named from each of the world's six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations, North America, an ...
in 2024
References
Indian activists
People from Chhattisgarh
Goldman Environmental Prize awardees
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
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