Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

September 11 is observed as National Forest Martyrs Day in India to honour forest personnel who have sacrificed their lives while protecting forests and wildlife. The day also commemorates the historic Khejarli sacrifice of 1730, when members of the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan resisted the felling of Khejri trees. The protest was led by Amrita Devi Bishnoi, and more than 360 people lost their lives during the event. National Forest Martyrs Day highlights the importance of community participation and personal sacrifice in environmental conservation and reminds people of the risks faced by forest guards and officers in protecting natural resources.