AN APPRAISAL OF BISHNOI MOVEMENT

The Bishnoi are one of the first community in India, who give emphasis on environment conservation and wildlife protection in their lives. They are also known as the first environmentalists of India. They showed the real path of sustainable development through simple approach to life. In 1730 AD they sacrificed their lives to save the environment. This paper depicts the faith of Bishnoi about nature and in conservation of environment. It also highlights on Bishnoi movement and concludes that they teach us how to protect trees to save our planet.