Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday gave a call for the protection of nature to save the future generations from the devastating effects of environmental pollution.
Recalling the great Guru’s ideology “pavan guru, pani pita, mata dharat mahat” (Air is the guru, water the father, and earth the mother), the Chief Minister underlined the intrinsic bond between nature and mankind.
This ideology needs to be preserved in letter and spirit to ensure that future generations do not suffer from deadly diseases due to environmental pollution, as is evident from the prevailing air pollution which has degraded the quality in the entire northern region, including the national capital, said Capt Amarinder.
He appealed to one and all to preserve nature and natural resources, to make Punjab clean, green and pollution free, in line with the Guru’s philosophy, by making optimal use of ground water, diversifying into less water-intensive crops, not burning paddy straw and checking use of chemical fertilizers.
Capt Amarinder, during special session, also exhorted one and all to follow the timeless message of Guru Nanak Dev to carve out an egalitarian society, sans social and economic disparities. He underscored the need to revisit the teachings and message given by Guru Nanak Dev and correct any deviation from the same.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the bonhomie witnessed today between the MLAs of Punjab and Haryana present in the House would continue to strengthen the bond between the two States in the future too, thus enabling the overall development and prosperity of the region.