Bihar is all set to prepare a strategy for climate resilient and low carbon development pathway with the support of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). An MoU was signed by the Bihar Government and UNEP on Friday.
While Union Minister of State, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Babul Supriyo graced the occasion as chief guest on a virtual platform, the agreement was reached in presence of Bihar Dy Chief Minister Tarakishore Prasad, State Environment Minister Neeraj Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary to Bihar Government Dipak Kumar Singh (IAS) and UNEP Country Head Atul Bagai amongst various other representatives from Centre, United Nations, External Affairs Ministry and Bihar Government at the UN office in national Capital. Satya S Tripathi, UN Assistant Secretary-General was also present. This UNEP supported initiative by the Government of Bihar will also pave the way for other States to embark on this journey of climate resilience and low carbon development.