Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on September 11 in India to honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives protecting the nation’s forests, wildlife, and biodiversity. This day commemorates the tragic Khejarli massacre of 1730, in which Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 363 members of her community sacrificed their lives to protect sacred Khejri trees. This observance emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation and the sacrifices made by forest protectors throughout history.