Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Saturday said that the three R’s of environment protection which include reuse, reduce and recycle, should be adopted.
He also stressed the need to have a uniform policy for protection and conservation of environment across the globe.
The Chief Minister while addressing representatives of various Departments and Non Government Organisations (NGOs) working in the field of environment conservation said that it was necessary to ensure protection of environment along with development.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, all countries should think about environment protection. All countries across the globe should frame and work according to a uniform policy for protection and conservation of environment to ensure healthy environment for future generations, he added.
He urged people to participate in the ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan’ envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ‘Swachchh Bharat, Swachchh Haryana’ campaign being implemented in urban and rural areas of the state. He also urged them to use bags made from natural materials such as jute and cotton and to eschew the use of polythene.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister planted a sapling, launched a web portal for environmental clearances and released guidance manual for environment and social management in the State.