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World Environment Day 2021: Ministers And Celebs Urge Their Followers To Restore The Ecosystem

The theme of World Environment Day 2021 is ‘Ecosystem Restoration’
Living in harmony with nature has been at the centre of Indian ethos: President Ram Nath Kovind on World Environment Day
Highlights
  • In India forest cover has increased in last decade: Prakash Javadekar
  • Let’s renew our pledge for sustainable development today: Rajnath Singh
  • Each one of us must work towards saving our ecosystem: Dia Mirza

New Delhi: Several Ministers, as well as Bollywood celebrities, took to social media to celebrate World Environment Day which is observed on June 5, every year. From the Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, President Ram Nath Kovind, to the relentless environment activist and Actor Dia Mirza, everyone shared special posts about the power of mother nature and urged their followers to work towards preserving the environment and adopt sustainable living. They further highlighted the importance of ‘Ecosystem Restoration’, which is the theme for World Environment Day, this year.

Also Read: World Environment Day 2021: Here’s All You Need To Know

President Ram Nath Kovind said that living in harmony with nature has been at the centre of Indian ethos.

Living in harmony with nature and protecting biodiversity has been at the centre of Indian ethos and culture. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, as humanity fights against COVID-19, we reaffirm our commitment to work with global community for a sustainable future, President Kovind tweeted.

Also Read: Opinion: At War With The Ecology- The COVID-19 Pandemic Is The Biggest Environmental Crisis Precipitated By Humans

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar shared a series of tweets where he talked about India’s initiatives towards ‘India’s Green Future’.

India is home to rich wildlife & biodiversity with 70% of Global Tiger, 70% of Asiatic Lions & 60% of Leopard population. Substantial increase in population of BIG Cats in last 7 yrs reflects Govt’s commitment towards conservation of our wildlife & environment #WorldEnvironmentDay

To facilitate and enhance electric mobility in India, and generate demand for electrical vehicles, the phase 2 of the FAME INDIA scheme is being implemented with huge budgetary support of Rs 10,000 crore.

India is one of the few countries where forest cover has actually increased in the last decade. The forest and tree cover in the country has reached 24.56% of the geographic area of the country (807276 sq. km).

Union Minister of Law and Justice, Electronics and Information Technology and Communications, Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad urged his followers to say trees by going digital.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay let us pledge to provide a better environment to our coming generations by urging people to plant a sapling and nurturing it. Let us save trees by going paperless and becoming digital.

Also Read: Opinion: Responding To Triple Crises Of Environment, COVID-19 Pandemic And Hunger

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that we need to renew our pledge for sustainable development today.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay we need to remind ourselves about the importance of environment protection. The well-being of humanity depends upon judicious usage & management of the natural resources available on this planet. Let’s renew our pledge for sustainable development today.

“Our Earth. Our Environment. Our Responsibility.” Tweeted leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi.

“Each one of us must work towards saving our ecosystem,” said Actor, and UN Environment’s Goodwill Ambassador, Dia Mirza in a video that she shared on her Twitter.

We can all be a part of #GenerationRestoration! On #WorldEnvironmentDay2021 take a pledge to REIMAGINE, RECREATE, & RESTORE our beautiful for our health & survival

‘Master Blaster’ Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also took to twitter to celebrate Environment Day. He tweeted,

Nature. An ‘evergreen’ technology, to keep us healthy & happy, he said.

Let’s join hands to Reimagine Recreate Restore our bond with Mother Earth, said Actor Bhumi Pednekar.

NDTV – Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign is an extension of the five-year-old Banega Swachh India initiative helmed by Campaign Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan. It aims to spread awareness about critical health issues facing the country. In wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the need for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) is reaffirmed as handwashing is one of the ways to prevent Coronavirus infection and other diseases. The campaign highlights the importance of nutrition and healthcare for women and children to prevent maternal and child mortality, fight malnutrition, stunting, wasting, anaemia and disease prevention through vaccines. Importance of programmes like Public Distribution System (PDS), Mid-day Meal Scheme, POSHAN Abhiyan and the role of Aganwadis and ASHA workers are also covered. Only a Swachh or clean India where toilets are used and open defecation free (ODF) status achieved as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, can eradicate diseases like diahorrea and become a Swasth or healthy India. The campaign will continue to cover issues like air pollution, waste management, plastic ban, manual scavenging and sanitation workers and menstrual hygiene. 

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