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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
State has target to raise green cover by 17% by 2028: Minister
Patna: On World Environment Day, Sunil Kumar, minister for environment, forest and climate change, launched the song 'Harit Bihar banayenge-naya Bihar banayenge' at the Patna zoo on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also provided assistance of Rs 25,000 to Rajesh Kumar, known as 'Oxygen Man', for his contribution towards environmental conservation. During the event, the minister highlighted the state's progress in increasing its forest cover from 7.62% in 2004 to 15.05% at present, with a target to reach 17% by 2028. He said efforts made by the govt for the promotion of eco-tourism in the state, such as the development of sites like Rajgir, Valmiki Nagar, and Bodh Gaya, are yielding results. "Bihar is not only a land of historical heritage but also environmentally rich. Animal parks like Patna zoo serve as major centres of awareness," he said, adding that initiatives like the Hariyali Mission, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali and 'Ek ghanta paryavaran ke naam' have engaged all sections of society. He recalled the PM's 'Ek ped maa ke naam' initiative and appealed to people to participate in the environment's protection by planting saplings in the name of their kin. On this occasion, the department's additional chief secretary, Harjot Kaur Bamhrah, stated that environment's protection is possible not only through govt's efforts but also through people's cooperation.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
1k students take part in drawing, photography competition
Patna: Altogether 1,165 students from Class I to XII participated in the state-level drawing and photography competition organised at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day, the prizes of which were awarded on Thursday. The event was held from May 19 to 21. State's environment, forest and climate change department minister Sunil Kumar, who was the chief guest of the event, congratulated the winners and urged the youths to be aware of different aspects of biodiversity and participate in its conservation. "The decline in our biodiversity is the main reason for the adverse effects of global warming, climate change, soil erosion, etc. Bihar is a biodiversity-rich state with a variety of agriculture, horticulture and livestock resources. Additionally, it has forest areas and numerous small and large rivers that are home to diverse flora and fauna, making a significant contribution to the natural balance," he said. The department's additional chief secretary Harjot Kaur Bamhrah said a balanced ecosystem can provide us with several essential products and services on a sustained basis, such as food, a clean environment and disease resistance. "In the past year, the state govt has implemented various initiatives like the 4th agriculture roadmap, Hariyali Mission and Jal Jeevan Hariyali, focusing on sustainable agriculture practices, land and water conservation, increasing green cover and conservation of forests and wildlife," she said.
