The Appiko Movement is associated with which of the following Indian States ?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka
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The Appiko Movement (Appiko Chaluvali) was a forest conservation movement launched in September 1983 in the Karnataka state. It specifically started in the Salkani forest of Sirsi taluk in the Uttara Kannada district. The movement was inspired by the Chipko Movement of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh) and was led by Pandurang Hegde. The term 'Appiko' in the Kannada language means 'to hug', symbolizing the protection of trees from being felled. The movement had three main objectives: Ulisu (to save existing forests), Belesu (to grow trees on denuded land), and Balasu (to use forest resources rationally). While Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are associated with the Chipko Movement, and Kerala is known for the Silent Valley Movement, only Karnataka is associated with the Appiko Movement.