June 4, 2017: Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan today said the real sentiment behind World Environment Day should not be restricted to a single day, but must pervade every moment of the day, till the World Environment Day next year. Addressing a function on the eve of World Environment Day in New Delhi today, Dr Vardhan emphasised the need to create positive energy and awakening among the people.
He urged the people to use public transport more, use cycle, reduce the use of air-conditioners and work towards realising the Prime Minister’s vision of Swacchh Bharat. He also appealed to the people to use water judiciously and in appropriate amount.
The Environment Minister appealed to NGOs, professionals, teachers and students to make environmental protection, nature and biodiversity conservation a strong social movement. Dr. Harsh Vardhan pointed out that the worship of nature and its protection is in DNA of every Indian. (AIR News)
