The original chipko movement was from September 1730. When king of Jodhpur sent teams to fell Khejri trees. Soon summons to a meeting were sent to 83 Bishnoi villages. The cry was “सिर साटे रुख रहे तो भी सस्तो जाण”. With this 363 bishnoi martyred to save trees led by Amrita Devi. 
To commemorate the day of this 'bishnoi massacre' India observe this day as 'Forest Martyrs Day'.
The modern movement was spread in years & is considered as eco-feminist movement, led by women. And a movement for ownership of resources based on gandhian principles.
The modern movement was spread in years & is considered as eco-feminist movement, led by women. And a movement for ownership of resources based on gandhian principles.
सिर साटे रुख रहे तो भी सस्तो जाण = means even if a tree is saved after giving the head then also it is worth. In meeting it was decided that one person will give life for every felled tree. Old took the lead & soon young also joined. In all 363 martyred.
