Biodiversity conservation collective responsibility: CM

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday emphasised the need for collective responsibility and participation in conserving the environment.

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LUCKNOW:

"It is not the responsibility of the government alone but requires active involvement from all sections of society," he said while inaugurating a national seminar-2025 organised at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here on the occasion of the International Biodiversity Day.

"Biodiversity conservation gained international attention in 1992. PM Narendra Modi assured the world that India will achieve the goal of net-zero by 2070. But this target is not alone the responsibility of government but our collective responsibility," the CM said.

"The development model adopted is becoming self-destructive. Don't know who gave order to cut trees of mango and jamun. If you cannot plant saplings, don't cut trees," Yogi added. Highlighting the theme 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development', he urged people to live in harmony with nature, drawing upon India's Vedic philosophy and Sanatan traditions which underscore the deep cultural reverence for the environment.