New Delhi, (thestates.news) On the occasion
of World Environment Day, Union Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate
Change, Prakash Javadekar said the country is proud of our rich biodiversity
and urged people to do something environment-friendly.
“We are proud of our rich biodiversity on this world environment day. As this
year’s theme is biodiversity. Plant a tree, ensure its growth wherever
possible. This will create oxygen bank for life. This is how we can grow our
tree cover and create additional carbon sink”, Prakesh Javadekar
tweeted moments before starting ‘virtual celebration’ Wednesday morning.
On virtual celebration, organised by Ministry of Forest, Environment and
Climate Change is underway and the Union Minister will address the meeting
shortly.
“We must save electricity and generate electricity through solar or wind so
that we will save carbon emission. We need to use efficient electrical lights,
LED lights for saving electricity and switch off the plugs whenever we go out”,
Prakesh Javadekar urged.
He also urged to save water, recycle water and harvest water “so that we will
not have a dearth of water resources any time in future”. (uni) (mediasaheb.com)
India proud of its rich biodiversity: Javadekar on World Environment Day
