Sustainable development is not possible without rule of law. Peace and harmony are essential conditions, said Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday. He was delivering the valedictory address at the conclusion of the three-day International Conference on Rule of law for Supporting 2030 Development Agenda. It was organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Water Resources and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The Home Minister further said that the global community has noted the need to reduce violence in all forms and promote rule of law at both, the national and international level.
He reminded that the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals adopted by more than 190 nations in September last year are complex and enormous to achieve. But the world today feels the need for an ever more proactive, responsive, innovative and inclusive approach towards development,he added.
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, highlighted the need to take policy-based decisions and not indulging in discrimination. He said that processes will be transparent and aimed at ensuring compliance. The Minister said that the judiciary can be a guiding force and can ensure compliance. He added that the executive and judiciary must work together to ensure sustainable development. The Minister emphasised that poverty eradication is the goal, both for the judiciary and the executive and pointed out that the nation needs both — environmental protection, as well as growth.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Coal, Power and Non Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal said that the Government remains committed towards making the nation energy-efficient in a sustainable manner. He reiterated the Govt’s commitment to ensure safety and protection of environment, even as the Government moves towards ending poverty and achieving 24x7 power for everyone. The Minister said that the cess of `400 per tonne on clean coal is being used for ‘Namami Gange’ and for encouraging the use of renewable energy.