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National Forest Martyrs Day 2025 - September 11
September 17 , 2025
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- The day is observed to honour forest personnel who sacrificed their lives protecting forests and wildlife.
- The day aims to recognise their bravery and inspire commitment to conservation.
- This date was linked to the Bishnoi massacre of 1730.
- Amrita Devi and other 362 member of the Bishnoi community, sacrificed their life by hugging a khejri tree to prevent from cutting.
- The Bishnoi community is predominantly based in southern Rajasthan.
- The community was founded by Guru Maharaj Jambaji in 1485.
- He provided 29 rules for his followers to live by, the most significant of which were prohibitions against cutting down green trees and killing animals.
- The khejri tree is drought-resistant and has soil-enriching properties.
- The theme for 2025 is “Remembering Martyrs, Protecting Forests.”
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