Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised a city-wide cleanliness campaign in Surat involving more than one lakh people, describing the collected waste as the “most valuable gift” he had received during his visit. Speaking at a public gathering on the World Environment Day, PM Modi said residents had transformed a routine sanitation exercise into a civic movement that reflected the city’s commitment to public participation and community responsibility.”You welcomed me, …
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Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) Launching the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Sustainable Horticulture Promotion Project of Rs 2,738 crore, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said farmers, youth, women, and modern technology will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat – 2047. He said that making Haryana the country’s leading state in horticulture, agribusiness, cold chain infrastructure, food processing, and agricultural exports is among t…
Srinagar, June 5 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on World Environment Day on Friday called for collective efforts to protect the environment. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said that safeguarding the environment is vital for a healthier planet for future generations.In his message on X, he stated: “On World Environment Day, let’s rededicate ourselves to the conservation of Mother Earth and preservation of nature’s delicate balance. Our collective efforts to…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Tourism and environmental conservation must move together as Kerala’s natural beauty remains the biggest strength of the state’s tourism sector, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh said on Friday, while inaugurating the state-level World Environment Day celebrations at Kovalam beach.The Tourism Department will launch a year-long environmental conservation and awareness campaign involving students, youth and tourism clubs, the Minister said.The initiative aims t…
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) Two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs on Friday were successfully released into the wild in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park after undergoing months of scientific rehabilitation at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Kaziranga National Park, marking a first-of-its-kind conservation achievement in the state, officials said on Friday. The cubs, estimated to be four to six weeks old when rescued from the Dissoi Reserved Forest in Jorhat distri…
Amaravati, June 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Andhra Pradesh launched the production and distribution of 2.5 crore seed balls to enhance green cover and biodiversity. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Forests and Environment Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the process at Butterfly Park in Mulapadu, NTR district.He personally prepared seed balls along with women and children, and also observed the process of dispersing seed balls via drones.On World Environment Day, t…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Inaugurating 18 “Namo Oxygen Parks”, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced plans to plant more than 15 lakh saplings and hit out at the previous governments for not taking serious measures to improving the city’s environment. She jointly inaugurated the “Namo Oxygen Parks” with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and launched a series of environmental initiatives under the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ on the occasion of World Environment…
Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked ‘World Environment Day’ by participating in a tree plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, highlighting the government’s ongoing emphasis on environmental sustainability and public participation in afforestation efforts. The initiative encourages citizens to plant a tree in their mother’s name as a symbolic gesture that combines environmental responsibility with familial tribute.During the event, the Pri…
Shimla, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Friday launched the first phase of the Chinar plantation drive from his official residence, Oak Over, here on the occasion of World Environment Day.The initiative aims to enhance green cover and promote greater public awareness about environmental conservation.Known for its majestic appearance, dense shade and ecological significance, the Chinar tree is well-suited to Shimla’s climatic conditions.On the occasion of Wor…
Shillong, June 5 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday participated in a tree plantation programme in Meghalaya’s capital, Shillong, as part of the party’s nationwide drive on World Environment Day, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The plantation drive was organised at the Shillong Golf Club under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “One Tree One Mother” campaign, an initiative that encourages citizens to plant a tree in honour…