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New Delhi: On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 200 electric buses in Delhi as part of the city’s sustainable transportation initiative. He also planted a tree under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, which aims to raise environmental awareness and promote individual responsibility for nature. The event was attended by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Earlier, PM Modi shared a video message on his official X account, urging citizens to intensify efforts to protect the environment and tackle environmental challenges. In his message, he emphasized that those who protect nature are protected by it, referencing India’s ancient environmental tradition. He explained that maintaining environmental balance is rooted in culture, citing the phrase “Yat pinde tat brahmande,” meaning what exists within us also exists in the universe. PM Modi called for collective action from all countries to address the climate crisis and highlighted India’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic use over the past 4-5 years, aligning with the theme of this year’s Environment Day: the fight for freedom from plastic.
Additionally, the sixth edition of the World Environment Expo (WEE 2025) was inaugurated at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida by Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, in the presence of policymakers and sustainability experts. The three-day event features over 200 exhibitors and more than 15,000 visitors, showcasing innovations in pollution control, renewable energy, waste management, water solutions, biodegradable products, sanitation, and green building technologies. Organized by the Green Society of India and Indian Exhibition Services (IES) with support from government ministries and trade organizations, WEE 2025 aims to promote sustainable development and environmental technologies. Indian Exhibition Services’ Director Swadesh Kumar underscored the urgency for a unified global response to climate change.
