Goldman Prize

• 02 May 2024

On 29th April 2024, Alok Shukla was awarded 2024 Goldman Prize for leading campaign to save forests of Hasdeo Aranya in Chhattisgarh.

• Successful community campaign saves 445,000 acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines.
• Goldman Environmental Foundation acknowledges Hasdeo movement's influence on policy, making it a model for environmental justice in India.
• Home to critical tiger corridor, endangered species, and catchment area for Hasdeo river.
• Despite coal reserves, Shukla's efforts prevent exploitation, protect livelihoods of Indigenous peoples.
• Goldman Prize recognises grassroots environmental leaders worldwide; winners are awarded $200,000.