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THINK OF IT LIKE THIS THE ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCES
According to the United Nations, if INDIA'S CULTURE AND TRADITIONS
just 1 billion of the world's more than
8 billion people could make their The average carbon footprint per person per
daily routines more environment- year in India is 1.8 metric tonnes, compared
friendly, global carbon emissions to an average of 4.5 metric tonnes in the
would be reduced by 20%. world.
The beginning of eco-friendly policy In different places in India, emphasis has
in India, which paved the way for the been laid on saving rainwater and beautifying
rest of the world water sources through local techniques
As part of the Swachh Sagar, since ancient times. For example, there is the
Surakshit Sagar campaign, over tradition of stepwells (Bawadia) in Gujarat
15000 metric tonnes of garbage and Rajasthan, the technique of check dams
were removed from 75 beaches in 75 in many places, the making of underground
days. water tanks in Tamil Nadu, and the Zabo
Under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, water harvesting technique in Nagaland.
the country made strides toward Earthenware: The importance of pottery for
a dirt-free India by constructing cooking and serving has been in the country
100 million toilets in rural India in a since ancient times. For example, kulhad tea
record 7 years. and lentils cooked in handi
Free LPG connections through the
Ujjwala scheme. Domestic gas Many traditional practices: Such as the use of
connections increased from 62 coarse grains, like millets, in food. This crop
percent in 2015 to 99.8 percent requires less water, and it is rich in nutrients.
Adaptive architectural forms, which requires
in 2021.
the least electricity. Washing clothes by hand
and dry them in the sun.
and by the Environment. Launching Mission LiFE the circular economy. He mentioned that it has
from Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, the Prime Minister been a part of the Indian lifestyle for thousands
highlighted the importance of unity in the fight of years. Whenever India and the United Nations
against climate change. Referring to the prevailing have worked together they found new ways to
perception, he said that climate change has been make the world a better place. Prime Minister
treated as a policy issue only. Prime Minister also Modi said, "India had proposed an International
said that climate change is not just a government Yoga Day, which was supported by the United
responsibility and requires the contribution Nations. Today, it is inspiring millions of people
of individuals, families, and communities. around the world to lead healthier lives. He
He also underscored that Mission LiFE further added, "Mission LiFE can be successful
democratises the fight against climate change. only when it reaches every corner of the world."
He said that everyone can contribute according We have to remember this mantra: "Those who
to their abilities in this fight. He also shed light on protect nature, nature protects them." On India's
the concepts of 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle' and commitment to the environment, UN Secretary-
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