Answer: September 11
Notes: National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on September 11 in India. It honours forest officials, guards, and environmentalists who sacrificed their lives to protect forests and wildlife. The day traces back to 1730 when 363 Bishnoi community members were massacred at Khejarli while protecting trees and animals. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the observance in 2013. It reminds us of threats like deforestation, poaching, and environmental degradation. The day inspires youth to take part in conservation and highlights urgent issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem destruction.
