Says environment, development can go hand in hand
Our Correspondent –
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India could lead the world to save from threat of global warming. Addressing the two-day conference of State Environment and Forest Ministers in New Delhi today Mr Modi emphasised that environment and development could go hand in hand. Modi said, India’s contribution to pollution level was one of the lowest in the world
. PM said, people who lecture on environment protection refuse to give India nuclear fuel for clean energy.
Prime Minister launched National Air Quality Index to tackle the menace of air pollution during the function. The index will provide information on the quality of air in 10 major cities in the country, including Delhi and Mumbai. The air quality index will provide information to the public about the level of pollution in the air on a daily basis in real time.
Delhi’s air pollution has been in focus in recent months, surpassing Beijing as the most polluted city in the world.
Calling upon people to bring changes in their lifestyle to save earth and environment, Mr Modi said, minor changes such as not using the street lights on a full moon night will save substantial amount of energy. Asking people not to exploit the nature, the Prime Minister said, there should be an environment across the country that encourages nature conservation.
Attacking opposition over the Land Acquisition Bill, Modi said, efforts were being made to mislead people on tribal and forest land. He said, such a false campaign against land bill must end. Saying development and environment are not opposite, PM said, both can take place at the same time if society and the States cooperate.
Speaking on the occasion, Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar said, the focus of the government is to develop the country without destruction. He also said society should join hands with the government to save environment.