A speech on greener tomorrow
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The increase in environmental awareness has resulted in a spate of activities to conserve it. The perception that we have always been and will continue to remain at the mercy of nature is very clear. As active citizens of this planet, we are duty bound to play our parts today, in order to secure our tomorrow.
The Government of India has been a keen observer of the effects on the environment and has been in the forefront to help protect it. The Ministry of Environment & Forests- External website that opens in a new window has been actively involved in monitoring and formulating ways to preserve India's natural beauty and maintain a healthy ecological balance. From the promotion of Organic farming to the implementation of stringent industrial waste treatment rules, the government has provided facilities and policies to help us protect nature.
One of the key reasons behind the adverse impacts on our water resources, health, agriculture and food production is the threat of climate change. This emanates from the accumulated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions generated by the increase in industrial growth and high consumption lifestyle.
The Greenhouse effect is the rise in temperature that the earth experiences because of the heat confined in by certain gases like water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide etc. The term 'greenhouse effect' is used because like the glass panes in a greenhouse, the greenhouse gases traps the heat from the sun resulting in the increased heat.
India has been working on the issue of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions for several years now. Based on results of Climate Modelling Studies, India's aggregate and per capita GHG emissions over the next two decades will remain modest. The estimated average per capita GHG emissions of India in 2020 are expected to be well below those of the developed countries. Nevertheless, India is acutely conscious of the need to address the issue of climate change and hence the Indian government has a robust National Action Plan on Climate Change- External website that opens in a new window (NAPCC) in place which is a mix of both mitigation and adaptation measures. India has undertaken 24 initiatives (80 KB)- PDF file that opens in a new window to combat climate change under the areas of Science & Research, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, International Co-operation and Forestry.
The Central Pollution Control Board- External website that opens in a new window (CPCB) has taken several positive steps to minimise pollution of the environment. Here, the CPCB invites all citizens of India to take a pledge (1.04 MB)- PDF file that opens in a new window to help save the environment.