Basanti Devi (environmentalist)
Basanti Devi | |
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Basanti Devi with award in 2016 | |
| Born | 1958 Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Lakshmi Ashram |
| Occupation | Environmentalist |
| Known for | Leading women to save trees and revitalizing watersheds in Uttarakhand |
| Spouse | Died when she was a teenager |
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Basanti Devi (born 1958) is an Indian environmentalist known for her efforts in preserving trees and revitalizing watersheds in Uttarakhand. She was honored with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India, in 2016, and the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contributions to social work and environmental conservation.