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New Delhi: On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for collective efforts to ensure that the planet becomes a better place for future generations.
"On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our pledge to preserve our planet's rich biodiversity. Let us collectively do whatever possible to ensure the flora and fauna with whom we share the Earth thrive," he wrote on Twitter.
"May we leave an even better planet for the coming generations," he said.
Modi also shared a brief video of his latest "Mann ki Baat" programme in which he had referred to World Environment Day.
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our pledge to preserve our planet’s rich biodiversity. Let us collectively do whatever possible to ensure the flora and fauna with whom we share the Earth thrive. May we leave an even better planet for the coming generations. pic.twitter.com/nPBMthR1kr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2020
"The theme this year is biodiversity...(it) is especially pertinent in the current circumstances. During lockdown in the last few weeks the pace of life may have slowed down a bit but it has also given us an opportunity to introspect upon the rich diversity of nature or biodiversity around us," he had said.
Much of the avian fauna had sort of disappeared due to sound and air pollution, and now after years people can once again listen to their melodic chirping in their homes, Modi had said.
He had also pitched for saving rainwater, saying the traditional conservation methods are in the form of very simple remedies, and employing these "we can tap the water".
He also urged people to plant trees and make resolutions so that a daily relationship with nature can be forged.
Temperature is on the rise, so do not forget to "facilitate water for the birds," he said.
President Ram Nath Kovind also went on Twitter to talk about the importance of greener planet for posterity. He said:
Greetings on #WorldEnvironmentDay that reminds us to appreciate inter-connectedness of all living beings. Our ancient wisdom taught us to protect biodiversity and conserve environment. We remain committed to join hands with other nations to ensure a greener planet for posterity.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 5, 2020
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu urged people to reaffirm the commitment for a sustainable planet on World Environment Day.
The Vice President pushed for the sustainable solutions, saying, "On World Environment Day, I call upon the people, governments & all other stakeholders to intensify their efforts for protecting nature and finding sustainable solutions in every sphere of life."
On World Environment Day, I call upon the people, governments & all other stakeholders to intensify their efforts for protecting nature and finding sustainable solutions in every sphere of life. #WorldEnvironmentDay pic.twitter.com/QpxlLkmNLB
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) June 5, 2020
Keeping in view the ecological crisis that our planet faces today, we must enhance our efforts towards preserving biodiversity and restoring fragmented ecosystems, to not only fight climate crisis but also to ensure food security, water supply and safety of our people, said Naidu.
Let there be a new beginning on this World Environment Day. Together, we can secure the well-being of the people and the planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay pic.twitter.com/nQFlaBYzfu
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) June 5, 2020
"Let there be a new beginning on this World Environment Day. Together, we can secure the well-being of the people and the planet," added.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also went on Twitter to talk about the significance of biodiversity and its impact on human health. He Tweeted:
Any loss of biodiversity has serious implications on human health including the spread of zoonotic diseases like #COVID19. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s all pledge to nurture and nourish our nature and keep it healthy for future generations. pic.twitter.com/uPMHgUthhF
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 5, 2020
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Tweeted, "Clean energy contributes to building a sustainable future. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let us renew our commitment to nurture the nature. Let us also vow to intensify our efforts to adopt a healthier mix of fuel to protect natural ecosystems and for a healthier and greener future."
Clean energy contributes to building a sustainable future. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let us renew our commitment to nurture the nature. Let us also vow to intensify our efforts to adopt a healthier mix of fuel to protect natural ecosystems and for a healthier and greener future. pic.twitter.com/GIG06rSgjE
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) June 5, 2020
International acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art to mark World Environment Day.
#WorldEnvironmentDay 2020.
Together we must act #ForNature . My SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha with message, it’s time for nature. Make the planet #Green . @UNEP pic.twitter.com/IC14foOR6l— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) June 5, 2020
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