ProMASS News Bureau: Aug 21, 2016: BRICS women parliamentarians forum has passed unanimously the Jaipur Declaration in closing ceremony in Jaipur on Sunday.
In the Jaipur Declaration the parliamentarians have expressed concern over the climate change on ecological systems, biodiversity and food production. The members have focused to work out integrated solutions to preserve and protect ecological systems and forests. The declaration has emphasized the need to inform, communicate and educate citizens about developmental schemes. On this occasion, Lok Sabha speaker Smt Sumitra Mahajan expressed serious concerns over climate change.
In her valedictory address she has said that climate change has affected humanity as a whole. She said that women can play an important role to face the challenges. Speaker said that Member of Parliament are a better interface between citizens and government. She exhorted parliamentarians to learn and benefit from the best practice in BRICS countries. Earlier, in her address Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje emphasized on roles of the parliamentarians in welfare of the citizens. She said that public representatives should be torchbearer for alleviation of poverty, eradication of hunger, health reform and environmental protection.
