National Forest Martyrs Day 11 September: Khejarli 1730
Why in the news
India marked the annual day paying tribute to people who gave their lives guarding forests and wildlife.
Key facts
- Date: 11 September each year.
- Purpose: honour those who died protecting forests and wildlife.
- Historical link: the Khejarli Massacre of 1730, Rajasthan.
- Designated by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in 2013.
- Memorial site: National Forest Martyrs Memorial, Dehradun.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Day | National Forest Martyrs Day |
| Date | 11 September |
| Event commemorated | Khejarli Massacre, 1730 |
| Year of designation | 2013 |
| Commemoration place | Dehradun |
Exam angle
- Rajasthan’s Khejarli is the historical anchor.
- Dehradun hosts the memorial.
- MoEFCC made the designation in 2013.