World Environment Day: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to build cleaner, greener, sustainable planet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day reaffirmed Indias commitment to building a cleaner greener and more sustainable future guided by the principle of ldquoOne Earth One Family and One Futurerdquo and inspired by the spirit of Mission LiFETaking to the social media platform X the Prime Minister said ldquoGuided by the principle of lsquoOne Earth One Family and One Futurersquo we will continue working towards a cleaner greener and more sustainable planet through the spirit of Mission LiFEPM Modi also shared a video message highlighting the importance of environmental protection and conservation He said that the Earth is revered as a mother in India and that its protection preservation and development are the responsibility of every generationldquoOur ancestors fulfilled this responsibility and it is our duty to do the same for future generationsrdquo he saidEmphasising the significance of Mission LiFE or Lifestyle for Environment the Prime Minister said the world needs collective participation to promote environmentally responsible lifestylesldquoWe need to move away from consumptionoriented thinking and the lsquouseandthrowrsquo mindset which is harmful to the planet The extent of our consumption should not be determined by our purchasing power but by our actual needsrdquo he saidPM Modi further warned that humanityrsquos conflict with nature has led to several disasters and cautioned that continued mistakes could create even greater challenges in the futureldquoProtecting our planet and preserving the Earth is our collective responsibilityrdquo he addedObserved annually on June 5 World Environment Day aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage action to safeguard the planet Led by the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP it has become one of the largest global platforms for environmental advocacy and public engagementThe origin of World Environment Day can be traced back to the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm Sweden in 1972 The conference marked a significant milestone in international environmental governance by bringing ecological concerns to the forefront of global policymakingFollowing the conference the United Nations officially designated June 5 as World Environment Day with the first observance taking place in 1973The occasion serves as an important reminder of the environmental challenges confronting the world today including climate change pollution biodiversity loss and the depletion of natural resources It encourages individuals communities businesses and governments to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to environmental protectionOver the years World Environment Day has evolved into a global movement involving more than 150 countries Activities such as treeplanting campaigns beach cleanups educational programs and policy initiatives are organised worldwide Each year a host country is selected and a specific theme highlights a pressing environmental issueWhile governments and organisations play a crucial role in environmental conservation individual efforts are equally important Simple actions such as reducing waste conserving water using public transport planting trees and adopting sustainable lifestyles can collectively make a meaningful differenceThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever