Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on World Environment Day, reaffirm govt commitment to ecological protection
New Delhi, June 5
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of World Environment Day and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for green energy to promote sustainable growth and conserve nature.
"Warm greetings to everyone on World Environment Day. Modi Ji made environmental protection a global movement by building the world's third-largest renewable energy capacity, the National Green Hydrogen Mission and powering millions of homes with solar power. Today, India leads the world as one of the top three nations in annual forest cover growth," Amit Shah said in a post on X.
Amit Shah also shared the efforts of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for nature conservation, mentioning that they have planted over 7.5 crore saplings in 6 years.
"Environment protection is a collective responsibility. Under this tenet, our Central Armed Police Forces dedicated themselves as Environment Warriors. They have set new benchmarks in nature conservation, planting over 7.5 crore saplings in 6 years and taking care of them to achieve their full potential. We are committed to building a greener, safer and healthier India," Shah said.
Additionally, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended the greetings on the occasion, hailing the steps taken by the Central government under the leadership of PM Modi to environmental conservation, sustainable development and climate action.
Rajnath Singh pointed out that India has restored green cover, setting a benchmark for "balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability".
"Warm wishes to everyone on World Environment Day. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made remarkable strides in environmental conservation, climate action, sustainable development, and the rapid expansion of renewable energy," he said.
"From increasing green cover and restoring ecosystems to spearheading global initiatives, India has set a benchmark for balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability," he added.
Defence Minister mentioned the success of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, which he said has transformed environmental protection into a people's movement.
"The success of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has transformed environmental protection into a people's movement, inspiring millions to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future," he said.
Rajnath Singh further urged people to unite in the resolve to protect Mother Earth and leave behind a greener, cleaner, and more prosperous world for future generations.
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5, serves as a vital global platform for promoting environmental awareness and action. It encourages governments, organisations, and individuals to address pressing ecological challenges, such as pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive numbers from India's renewable energy push. Building third-largest capacity while maintaining economic growth is no small feat. The National Green Hydrogen Mission sounds promising. As someone working in energy sector, I'm cautiously optimistic. Only concern is implementation speed - hope bureaucracy doesn't slow things down.
Am I the only one who thinks we should be doing more about water conservation too? We talk about forests and renewable energy, but our rivers are dying, groundwater levels are dropping. World Environment Day should also focus on water preservation. Anyway, good to see CAPF planting trees - they are real heroes 🌱
India's forest cover growth is impressive, but satellite data from NASA shows some discrepancies. Let's hope the government is transparent with numbers. Solar power initiatives are definitely game-changing. Nice to see bipartisan support for environmental issues globally. World needs more collective action like this 👏
Kya baat hai! 7.5 crore saplings by CAPF is no joke. My father served in BSF and they have been doing plantation drives for years. But we common citizens also need to contribute. I've started growing tulsi and neem in my balcony. Small steps matter. Jai Hind 🇮🇳🌿
All this is good, but why are we still allowing coal mining in forest areas? Giving speeches on Environment Day is easy. The real test is when development projects threaten forests. Want to see government stop the proposed coal blocks in Hasdeo Aranya
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