Sustainable development is not only about the resources we use but also ensures that they are equally distributed. Stakeholders together help in sustainable management. The Chipko Andolan ('Hug the Trees Movement') originated in the 1970's, in a village called Reni in Garhwal high up in the Himalayas. It was to save trees from being cut down. The Chipko movement quickly spread across communities and media and forced the government, to whom the forest belongs, to rethink their priorities in the use of forest products. Experience has taught people that the destruction of forests affected not just the availability of forest products, but also the quality of soil and the sources of water. Participation of the local people can indeed lead to the efficient management of forests.
Government should control the industries in using raw materials. Government should also control illegal activities. Industries should play an important role in the management of natural resources.