Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has extended the deadline for submission of ideas in Idea 4 LFE till October 15, 2024
The developed economy should be a developed environment. We all need to create a strong environmental awareness as responsible citizens: Shri Bhupendra Yadav
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is striving towards becoming a developed economy, efforts are also being made to become a developed environment: Shri Yadav, Union Minister Shri Yadav
Mr. Yadav stressed that life involves more than just the needs of human beings, suggesting harmonious co-existence of all living beings and environment.
He highlighted that the government has achieved renewable energy targets nine years ahead of schedule and launched the Soil Health Card initiative to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture.
Addressed the #Ideas4Event at IIT Bombay today.
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) August 31, 2024
As India is striving towards becoming a developed economy, under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, efforts are also being made to be a developed ecology☘️.
Institutions that promote innovations must strive to ensure our… pic.twitter.com/U9zcp0eVgT
Participated in the plantation drive under the #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम campaign in IIT Bombay today.
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) August 31, 2024
We are soon going to complete the target of 50 crore plantation entries on the portal. The figure is a reflection of the environmental consciousness in India. pic.twitter.com/UQRMXwlTna
The ministry in collaboration with the Maharashtra Environment Department has organised 'Ideas 4Leaf' at IIT Bombay for innovative environmental solutions.
The ministry in collaboration with the Maharashtra Environment Department has organised ‘Ideas 4Leaf’ at IIT Bombay for innovative environmental solutions. The programme is an initiative to engage students, faculty and researchers in creating ideas to promote eco-friendly lifestyles. The event is aimed at involving the academic community in Mumbai and beyond by inviting participation from students and faculty from UGC, AICTE, IITs and other educational institutions across India. Over 1,200 students, researchers and faculty from various educational institutions in Mumbai actively participated in the event.Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav has planted a sapling at IIT Bombay as part of the ‘Ek Pad Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched by The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 5, 2024
The Union Minister highlighted the government's mission and outlined the theme of 'Ideas 4LIFE',
Speaking at the event, the Union Minister highlighted the government’s mission and outlined the theme of ‘Ideas 4LIFE’, emphasizing on the interconnectedness of all aspects of life. He emphasised that ‘life’ encompasses more than just the needs of human beings, supporting the harmonious co-existence of all living beings and environments.
The Union Minister emphasised that the human-centric approach to development was not adequate, but suggested an environmentally conscious model. Highlighting the essential role of nature in providing food, energy, medicines and other resources, he highlighted the adverse impact of developments such as rising temperatures and loss of biodiversity. He stressed on the need to conserve one-third of the world’s population for biodiversity, adding that about 50,000 species are used for human consumption. He also outlined three essential tasks for sustainable development: changes in consumer demand, improving supply chains and implementing effective policies.
The Union Minister also discussed the problem of world-class food waste and mentioned that 15 billion tonnes of landfills are being completed annually.
Highlighting India’s environmental achievements, he noted that the government has achieved its renewable energy target 9 years ahead of schedule and launched the Soil Health Card initiative to reduce chemical use in agriculture.
The Union Minister also discussed the problem of world-class food waste and mentioned that 15 billion tonnes of landfills are being completed annually. He called for emphasis on education, innovation and technological advancement for the betterment and conservation of nature. Inviting feedback and suggestions from students of various colleges to contribute towards conservation of nature and waste reduction, he urged them to finally help in incorporating the ecological balance into the development strategy.
Tanmay Kumar, Special Secretary, Ministry and CC, Praveen Darade, Principal Secretary (Environment), Government of Maharashtra were present on the occasion. Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary, Ministry and CC, Prof. Shiresh B. and various officers . read more
