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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Revive traditional Indian values of recycling, reusing to save planet: CM
Bhopal: CM Mohan Yadav on Thursday urged the people to take collective responsibility for protecting the environment, and called for a revival of values like recycling and reusing that are already embedded in traditional Indian lifestyles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In our culture, one tree is considered equivalent to a hundred sons. This comparison underlines the spiritual value and life-giving importance of trees in Indian thought," he said at an event here to mark World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra. "Everyone must take responsibility to hand over a greener earth and cleaner environment to the next generation," the CM said. He said PM Narendra Modi has linked environmental conservation with the campaign 'One tree in mother's name' that was being launched in Madhya Pradesh from Thursday. Noting that this year's 'World Environment Day' theme is "Beat plastic pollution", he stressed the need for adoption of clean energy, improved air quality, reduced plastic use and greater water conservation. The CM highlighted the state govt's commitment to promoting eco-friendly industries and the cultural roots of environmental worship found in trees, rivers, mountains, and wildlife. Yadav announced that MP has completed the construction of over 75,000 farm ponds, surpassing the target of 60,000 under the 'Water-Ganga Conservation Campaign'. Additionally, the state has recharged 95,500 wells and rejuvenated 1,225 'Amrit Sarovars' during the 3-month campaign. He emphasised that dams not only benefit farmers but also expand irrigation potential, with irrigated land in the state increasing from 7 lakh hectares in 2002-03 to 55 lakh hectares today. He further mentioned India's first river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh, including the Ken-Betwa link, and the resolution of a long-pending water-sharing issue with Rajasthan through the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Tapi Mega Recharge Project, approved with Maharashtra, will naturally recharge groundwater and irrigate 2 lakh hectares in both states—marking it as a globally unique initiative. Yadav planted Sindoor, Raktachandan, and Amla saplings in Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium premises. He launched the Integrated Environmental Management Portal and released the State Wetland Atlas, along with a short film on the portal. BJP state president VD Sharma called upon people to actively participate in the "One Tree in Mother's Name" campaign. MP minister Dilip Ahirwar described environmental protection as one of the most critical challenges facing the world today.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Yoga sessions to be held at over 4,000 locations in U.P. on Int'l Yoga Day
Yoga sessions will be conducted at 4,000 locations across the state on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day, said the state government in a press statement on Sunday. In the run up to the day, Yoga Week will commence from June 15 during which various programmes will be conducted at the district, tehsil, block, and village panchayat levels. These include mass yoga sessions, seminars, workshops, symposiums, speech competitions, rangoli contests, essay writing, and slogan competitions to raise awareness and encourage public participation. As part of the nationwide celebration, mass yoga demonstrations will take place at 1,00,000 locations across the country, with 4,075 in Uttar Pradesh following the Common Yoga Protocol on June 21, said the press statement. Principal secretary AYUSH, Ranjan Kumar, said 5,000 trained yoga instructors have been prepared to promote yoga across the state. These trainers will lead yoga sessions in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Principals and managers of AYUSH colleges have formed various committees to ensure the successful organisation of Yoga Week. Through these committees, yoga-related programmes will also be held in medical, vocational, and other educational institutions. On the occasion, a large-scale yoga demonstration will be held simultaneously across the entire state. To commemorate the completion of 10 years of International Yoga Day, a special 'Yoga Sangam' programme will also be organised, covering every district of the country. At least 1,000 yoga parks will be established across India through local bodies. Three parks have been identified in districts with divisional headquarters, and two each in other districts. These parks will be developed with the help of the Urban Development Department. Local municipalities and panchayats will also support the initiative so that more people can benefit from practicing yoga. A new initiative is being started by connecting yoga with environmental protection. Along with yoga practice at natural locations, tree plantation and cleanliness drives will be carried out. Under this plan, yoga sessions and plantation programmes will be held near 'Amrit Sarovars' (rejuvenated water bodies). Yoga sessions and cleanliness drives will also be organised at major rivers, lakes, and parks across the state. On the final day of Yoga Week on June 21, a prize distribution and certificate ceremony will be organised.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Drones to soon transport fish in difficult terrains: Centre
New Delhi: Drones will soon transport fish in difficult terrains, from aggregator to distribution point, the government has informed. A pilot project on drone technology for live fish transport is currently ongoing, aiming to develop a 70-kg payload drone capable of carrying live fish in difficult terrains, according to Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. At an event here, Dr Likhi urged states to strengthen collaborative efforts aimed at upscaling the fisheries sector through innovation, infrastructure, and institutional synergy. Emphasis was laid on the extensive use of satellite technology to enhance fisher safety and operational efficiency covering aspects such as resource mapping, biometric identification, and facial recognition. The development of smart, integrated fishing harbours and modern fish markets aligned with green and blue sustainability principles was identified as a key future priority. He also called for strengthening of drone initiative through standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a supportive subsidy structure. The promotion of advanced fisheries technologies, with support from ICAR institutes, was encouraged alongside a strong focus on processing, marketing, and packaging, particularly through cluster development and a thriving startup ecosystem. Special emphasis was placed on leveraging 'Amrit Sarovars' for fisheries promotion, seeking active support from the states. The experts also called for the promotion of ornamental fisheries, and the development of seaweed farming and artificial reefs, encouraging private sector participation in these emerging areas. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland), DoF highlighted key issues related to inland fisheries in the Inland States and Union Territories, urging states to step up mobilisation of applications for registration on the National Fisheries Development Portal (NFDP) and to facilitate increased access to benefits under various central sector schemes. Neetu Kumari Prasad, Joint Secretary (Marine), DoF emphasised the importance of developing robust infrastructure, smart harbours, and species diversification. The meeting served as a vital step towards aligning efforts across multiple stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the PM-MKSSY and various schemes and initiatives of the department by fostering collaboration, enhancing capacity-building initiatives, and bridging communication gaps between stakeholders.
