New Delhi, Feb 16: Describing respect for nature as an integral part of India's value system,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India believes in growth but with
protection of environment.
Speaking after inaugurating the World Sustainable development
summit here, the Prime Minister said,'We are proud of our long history and
tradition of harmonious existence between man and nature. Respect for nature is
an integral part of our value system. India believes in growth but with
protection of environment.'
The PM said that the Summit is a reinforcement of India's commitment to sustainable development.
'We believe that all resources and wealth belongs to nature and the almighty and we are just the trustees or managers of this wealth. Mahatma Gandhi too advocated this trusteeship philosophy.'
The PM said that the government had been urging farmers to use their valuable agricultural waste as nutrients for the soil instead of burning it in an effort to protect the environment.
'We want our farmers to use their valuable agricultural waste as nutrients for the soil instead of burning it,' the PM said.
The PM said,"I have been told smoke in rural kitchen leading to diseases can lead to serious health hazards. Keeping this in mind, we have launched two far-reaching initiatives Ujjwala and Saubhagya.
Through these programmes, the times when "mothers" would fetch dry wood from forests or prepare cow dung cakes to feed their families will be gone soon.'
Wishing the Summit a great success, Mr Modi said, 'We are here today to act upon the belief that we as humans can make a difference to the planet. This planet, our Mother Earth, is one. So we should rise about our trivial differences and act as one to save her. With our deep-rooted philosophy of co-existence with nature and coexistence with each other, we invite you to join us in the journey of making this planet a more safe and sustainable place.'
The event was also attended by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Industries and Commerce, Suresh Prabhu, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing and Urban Affairs, Hadeep Puri, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha and other key leaders.
Organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the three-day summit will see participation from over 41 countries, bringing together different stakeholders in the fields of sustainable development, energy and environment sectors.
While welcoming the delegates on Friday, TERI Director-General Dr Ajay Mathur said, 'We now have the triple priorities to enhance lives, achieve resource efficiency and minimise waste as we surely and steadily move towards a future where the world is environmentally, economically and socially better, safe and clean.'
Over 2,000 delegates are expected to participate at the summit discussing the challenges faced by developing countries due to climate change.
An exhibition, named as ‘Greenovation Exhibition’ will also be exhibiting the latest technological advancements to meet Sustainable Development Goals.
At the G-20 Summit in Germany last year, PM Modi had stressed on the need to be forthcoming on climate change action, adding that developing countries must have enough room to grow. UNI
The PM said that the Summit is a reinforcement of India's commitment to sustainable development.
'We believe that all resources and wealth belongs to nature and the almighty and we are just the trustees or managers of this wealth. Mahatma Gandhi too advocated this trusteeship philosophy.'
The PM said that the government had been urging farmers to use their valuable agricultural waste as nutrients for the soil instead of burning it in an effort to protect the environment.
'We want our farmers to use their valuable agricultural waste as nutrients for the soil instead of burning it,' the PM said.
The PM said,"I have been told smoke in rural kitchen leading to diseases can lead to serious health hazards. Keeping this in mind, we have launched two far-reaching initiatives Ujjwala and Saubhagya.
Through these programmes, the times when "mothers" would fetch dry wood from forests or prepare cow dung cakes to feed their families will be gone soon.'
Wishing the Summit a great success, Mr Modi said, 'We are here today to act upon the belief that we as humans can make a difference to the planet. This planet, our Mother Earth, is one. So we should rise about our trivial differences and act as one to save her. With our deep-rooted philosophy of co-existence with nature and coexistence with each other, we invite you to join us in the journey of making this planet a more safe and sustainable place.'
The event was also attended by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Industries and Commerce, Suresh Prabhu, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing and Urban Affairs, Hadeep Puri, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha and other key leaders.
Organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the three-day summit will see participation from over 41 countries, bringing together different stakeholders in the fields of sustainable development, energy and environment sectors.
While welcoming the delegates on Friday, TERI Director-General Dr Ajay Mathur said, 'We now have the triple priorities to enhance lives, achieve resource efficiency and minimise waste as we surely and steadily move towards a future where the world is environmentally, economically and socially better, safe and clean.'
Over 2,000 delegates are expected to participate at the summit discussing the challenges faced by developing countries due to climate change.
An exhibition, named as ‘Greenovation Exhibition’ will also be exhibiting the latest technological advancements to meet Sustainable Development Goals.
At the G-20 Summit in Germany last year, PM Modi had stressed on the need to be forthcoming on climate change action, adding that developing countries must have enough room to grow. UNI
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