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

The theme of World Environment Day 2021 is ‘Ecosystem Restoration’

Source: SwachhIndia

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.

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.

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.

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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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