'World Environment Day'

We owe it to next generation to preserve environment: Dr Jitendra

- STATE TIMES NEWS

Addressing a programme, as chief guest, on the occasion of the "World Environment Day" on Thursday, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, "we owe it to the next generation to preserve the environment for them".

The Science & Technology Minister reaffirmed India's leading role in global climate action, urging citizens and institutions alike to adopt sustainable practices as a national duty. Addressing the TATWA event today virtually-Transforming (Emissions) Air, (Rising) Temperature, Water (Quality) through Climate Actions-organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) here on the occasion of World Environment Day. He underlined that India's approach to climate resilience is rooted in both scientific innovation and public participation.

"Earth gives us everything-clean air, fresh water, fertile land. But we take these gifts for granted," Dr. Jitendra Singh said, addressing a packed hall of scientists, policy makers, start-ups, and students. Warning of the increasing threats from pollution, deforestation, and climate change, he said that combating these challenges must become a collective responsibility, enabled by behavioural change and lifestyle-driven movements like Mission LiFE-Lifestyle for Environment.