Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
Our ancestors’concern for environment was commendable.They would cut a tree and plant a sapling.But now we are cutting trees.
This is the major difference between us and our ancestors.Environment and mankind are mutually connected,said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
He was speaking after inaugurating World Environment Day 2023 and presenting the Karnataka State Environment Awards here today.
Man must live with nature.Our lives will be better if our forests are abundant which will in turn give us good rainfall and crops.
The Chief Minister said that loving nature and mother earth is our duty.A healthy lifestyle is possible only if our environment is clean.
World Environment Day is observed to create awareness and also to find solutions regarding the challenges faced.
We are already facing natural disasters due to climate change which needs to be addressed, said the CM.
As plastic is hazardous to the environment,our government had banned plastic in 2016.Industrial waste,use of plastic,destroying forests must be stopped Judicious use of water will go a long way in protecting our environment, he said.
Our children must be guided to protect nature. As children always emulate elders, we need to show them the way, he opined.
Award winners :
Manjunath.H from south zone,Dr.M.D.Subash Chandran from Western ghats and coastal zone Dr. M.R.Desai from North zone have won the individual environment awards.
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology,Bengaluru,Sri Deviramma Vanasiri Trust,Hassan District from Western ghats and coastal zone,Vanasiri Trust, Sindanur Taluk,Raichur District from North Zone were awarded in the institutional section.
Deputy Chief Minister, D.K.Shivakumar, Minister for forests Eshwar Khandre and other official were present.
