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How India's Mission LiFE Revives Ancient Water Wisdom for Modern Climate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's Mission LiFE initiative for reviving traditional conservation methods. The program focuses on transforming ancient water systems like Tamil Nadu's eri tanks into modern environmental solutions. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav's article emphasizes that sustainability begins with nurturing rather than negotiations. Mission LiFE aims to create pro-planet people through individual actions and policy changes.

Key Points: PM Modi Hails Mission LiFE for Reviving India's Conservation Practices

  • Mission LiFE revives traditional water systems like Tamil Nadu's eri tanks
  • Program transforms conservation into conscious planetary service acts
  • PM Surya Ghar scheme installed solar systems in one crore households
  • Initiative mobilizes individuals to become pro-planet people in daily life
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PM Modi hails India's Mission LiFE for reviving time-honoured conservation practices

PM Modi shares Bhupender Yadav's article on Mission LiFE reviving traditional water systems like Tamil Nadu's eri tanks and Rajasthan's johads as planetary service.

"He highlights India's message that real sustainability begins not with negotiations but with nurturing - PMO Statement"

New Delhi, November 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article written by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on how India's Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) is reviving time-honoured conservation practices, from Tamil Nadu's eri tank systems to Rajasthan's johads, reframing them as conscious acts of planetary service.

He highlights India's message that real sustainability begins not with negotiations but with nurturing", PM Modi stated, according to an official statement.

"In this must-read article, Union Minister @byadavbjp writes that India's Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) revives time-honoured conservation practices, from Tamil Nadu's eri tank systems to Rajasthan's johads, reframing them as conscious acts of planetary service," the PMO posted on X.

"He highlights India's message that real sustainability begins not with negotiations but with nurturing," the post added.

According to the article written by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Mission LiFE recognises "that the choices we make, and how we consume, grow and coexist, are not isolated acts but threads in a shared ecological destiny."

The minister, in his article, also highlighted the synergy between public policy and personal action, being evident in PM Surya Ghar, Muft Bijli yojana, through which one crore households had solar systems installed on their rooftops.

In just over a year, since the February 2024 launch, the program has received 58 lakh applications and added 4.9 gigawatt of rooftop solar capacity, according to the minister in the article.

India's Mission LiFE is a public movement with the aim of mobilising individuals to become "pro-planet people."

The three phases of Mission LiFE include changing demand to nudge individuals to practice simple and effective, environmentally friendly actions in their daily lives. The second phase involves a shift in Supply, with large-scale individual demand expected to influence industries and markets towards revised demands. The third phase includes a Change in Policy.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The PM Surya Ghar scheme is revolutionary! My family installed solar panels last month and our electricity bill has reduced by 70%. More such initiatives please! 🇮🇳
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Anjali F
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the implementation reaches the grassroots properly. Often such schemes benefit urban areas more than rural communities who actually practice these traditional methods.
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Vikram M
"Sustainability begins with nurturing, not negotiations" - what a powerful statement! This reflects our Indian philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Mission LiFE should be taught in schools across the country.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Delhi, the air quality situation is alarming. Initiatives like Mission LiFE give me hope. Individual actions combined with government policies can make a real difference. Let's all become pro-planet people! 🌍
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Karthik V
58 lakh applications for rooftop solar in just over a year shows how ready Indians are for sustainable solutions. The three-phase approach of changing demand, supply and policy makes perfect sense. Jai Hind! 🙏

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