New Delhi:Earth
Day is celebrated every year on April 22 however this April 22, 2020 is very
important land mark in the history of celebration of Earth day...Yes...this
Earth Day 2020 will mark 50 years of Earth Day. Earth Day 2020 is the reason to
acknowledge the importance of Earth and to begin a noble initiative to mobilize
millions of people to make responsible about the concern of the Earth. As the April 22 is observed
as the Earth Day and it was the occasion for Delhi Government to celebrate the
same. Earth Day was observed by Delhi Government on the Spot Poster Competition on Odd-Even Scheme and Air
Pollution was organized among the students.
Environment Minister, Sh. Imran Hussain
graced the occasion and gave away prizes to the participants.
It is important to note here that the
Delhi Govt. has established more than 2000 Eco-Clubs in various schools and
colleges for sensitizing budding citizens of the society about the various
aspects of environment protection and control of pollution in various forms.
Speaking on the occasion Sh. Imran
Hussain appreciated the efforts of School children and their parents in making
Odd Even Drive of Delhi Government a success. The Minister informed that
implementation of Odd Even drive, massive tree plantation, regular review of
the action taken by stakeholder Departments against violators found indulging
in burning of dry leaves, waste material, plastic etc. in open as well as the
owners and builders violating dust control measures while carrying out
construction activities has helped in checking air pollution.
Sh. Hussain also informed that
neighboring states have been requested to regulate the operation of 4000 Odd
brick kilns. Neighboring states have also been requested to restrict burning of
agriculture residue as the pollution does not recognize geographical boundaries
and such instances of burning increase the air pollution in the entire National
Capital Region.
The Minister also encouraged the
children as well as appealed to citizens of Delhi to lend a helping hand in the
efforts of Govt. of Delhi for reducing the ill effects of pollution and
protecting the environment.
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