The World Environment Day 2015 is being observed in a big way in India this year, with Prime Minister Modi himself taking the lead by deciding to start a tree plantation drive from his official residence on Friday, 5 June.
There will be several other high-profile events as well as local initiatives across cities in the country.
- PM Modi sent a message to the nation on World Environment Day, urging citizens to preserve Nature for future generations.
I request people to grow plants and trees and we should proud of it: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/FIkISTCNM3
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
Our ancestors took care of the Nature for us, we should do it for future generations: PM on World Environment Day — ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
The way we are proud of our material possessions we should be proud of our trees: PM
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a sapling at his residence on 7 Race Course Road.
Planted a Kadam Tree at 7RCR on #WorldEnvironmentDay pic.twitter.com/TE2Cc1Cg5b
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2015
PM Narendra Modi plants a sapling at 7 RCR on the occasion of World Environment Day (Source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/1MD6Osfj5E
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
- Cricketer Virat Kohli planted a sapling at Paryavaran Bhawan along with Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Delhi: Prakash Javadekar & Virat Kohli plant a sapling at Paryavaran Bhawan on the occasion of World Environment Day pic.twitter.com/xPvCPOMEor
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
- Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar took to riding an eco-friendly moped on World Environment day.
Prakash Javadekar (Environment Minister) drives environment friendly moped on the occasion of World Environment Day. pic.twitter.com/tkt3iXyDOM
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
- Students are taking up the cause of planting more trees. These students in Chennai set an example.
Students in Chennai celebrate World Environment Day. pic.twitter.com/9RPKZpTPQE
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 5, 2015
- Twitterati are taking up pledges this World Environment Day. Here are some of the inspiring ones.
Twitter tells me its #WorldEnvironmentDay. Minimum electronics today. And pledge to inform others too about the importance of conservation!
— Agasthya Rana (@AgasthyaRana) June 5, 2015
The monkeys are taking over the streets. Let's not destroy their homes. #BisleriGreenPledge #WorldEnvironmentDay pic.twitter.com/XZqaiq4qSK — Bisleri (@BisleriZone) June 5, 2015
Opted for EBILL facility of @airtelindia on this #WorldEnvironmentDay . Urge everyone to do so. @airtelnews pic.twitter.com/DFuba5PuEV
— Gagan Choudhary (@Ganikgagan) June 5, 2015
