Known as an environmentalist, philosopher and active activist, Sundarlal Bahuguna is well known for his role in the 'Chipko Andolan' organized against the felling of Himalayan trees. He is remembered for his slogan "Ecology is sustainable economy".
Sunderlal Bahuguna met the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in connection with tree pruning, which resulted in Mrs Gandhi banning tree pruning. Sunderlal along with his wife has made many tireless efforts to improve the condition of the people living in the Himalayas.
Sunderlal Bahuguna has strongly voiced opposition in the context of the Tehri dam. Motivated by the non-violent opposition of Mahatma Gandhi, he has made his life completely normal to help the ordinary villagers living in the Himalayan region.
Sunderlal Bahuguna took the damage to the environment due to deforestation very seriously and took 4870 km of Himalayas. Has upheld the responsibility of preserving the area.
He also conducted several hunger strikes to stop the work on the Tehri dam. This dam has already separated thousands from their homes and families.
