CM Vishnu Dev Sai, today participated in the Fight Against Global Warming campaign at Krishak Auditorium, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya.
In his address, CM Vishnu Dev Sai said that education is the core of development and it is the initial and most important link in the overall development of the nation. He said that private educational institutions have also played an important role in the expansion of education. Shri Sai said that active participation of all of us is necessary to achieve the goal set by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to make the country a developed India by 2047. The state government has prepared the vision document of developed Chhattisgarh with this objective in mind and continuous efforts are being accelerated in this direction.
CM Vishnu Dev Sai said that 25 years old Chhattisgarh is celebrating its silver jubilee today and in this journey, the state has made historic achievements in the direction of all-round development. He said that today, prestigious central institutions like IIT, IIM, AIIMS are functioning in Chhattisgarh, which are making a significant contribution in the development of the state.
CM Vishnu Dev Sai said that today the entire world is facing a serious challenge of climate change and global warming. The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set a target of net zero carbon emission by the year 2070, towards which the country has taken rapid steps. Chhattisgarh is moving towards promoting green energy. Under the attractive new industrial policy of the state, investments of more than three lakh crore rupees have been received in the energy sector alone. The Chief Minister informed that a special plantation drive is being carried out in the state and four crore saplings were planted last year. The state government will continue its innovative programmes like “Ek Vriksha Maa Ke Naam” and “People for People.”
CM Vishnu Dev Sai said that we should develop environmental consciousness among the youth so that they can lay the foundation of a clean, beautiful and safe future. He appreciated all the teachers and organisers participating in this campaign and said that it is only through social participation that we can ensure clean air, clean water and healthy environment. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister appreciated the Sangh’s resolve to plant 11 lakh peepal trees in the coming years.
Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Dr. Girish Chandel, State President of Association of Non-Government School Managers Subodh Rathi, Secretary Manoj Pandey and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. The programme was organised under the aegis of Chhattisgarh State Gau Sanrakshan And Sanvardhan Samiti and Chhattisgarh State Non-Government School Managers Association.