"India not a polluting nation, yet committed to net zero by 2070": Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on World Environment Day

New Delhi [India], June 5 : On the occasion of World Environment Day, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised the importance of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, underscoring its role in advancing India's environmental objectives under Mission LiFE. Pradhan added that although India is not a polluting country, Prime Minister Modi has committed to achieving the goal of Net Zero by 2070.
Speaking to media persons, Pradhan said, "In India, we are taking Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) forward. India is not a polluting country. Even then, PM Modi has assured the world community that by 2027, India will achieve the goal of Net Zero. Preparations for this will have to start from now..."
He added, "This time, the school and higher education departments are working together to speed up the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Our aim is for every student and teacher to join this campaign..."
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 200 electric buses in Delhi as part of the Delhi Government's sustainable transport initiative.
He also planted a tree as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, which promotes environmental awareness and individual responsibility toward nature.
The event was held in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, and Delhi Minister of Industries, Food and Supplies, and Environment, Forest and Wildlife Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Prime Minister Modi shared a video message on his official X account during World Environment Day, urging people to deepen their efforts to protect the planet and overcome environmental challenges.
In the video's caption, PM Modi wrote, "This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's deepen our efforts to protect our planet and overcome the challenges we face. I also compliment all those working at the grassroots to make our environment greener and better."
In the video message, PM Modi said, "Prakriti Rakshati Rakshita", those who protect nature, nature protects them."The Prime Minister highlighted India's ancient tradition of environmental balance, "Balance in the environment has always been a part of our ancient tradition. It is said in our culture, "Yat pinde tat brahmande", meaning, what exists in the body also exists in the universe. Whatever we do for ourselves directly impacts our environment."
PM Modi stressed that individual actions directly impact the environment and called for collective action to protect the world's climate.