World Environment Day

No official Bharat Mata image, cannot be allowed in events: Kerala govt

The Left government in Kerala on Friday made it clear that it was not in agreement with the use of the Bharat Mata portrait at the Environment Day event at the Raj Bhavan here as the picture was not authorised as the official version by the Constitution or the Indian government. Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad, who boycotted the event at the Raj Bhavan a day ago over the use of the portrait, said that those in constitutional offices cannot convert government programmes into political events. A similar view was also expressed by state General Education Minister V Sivankutty who said that the Raj Bhavan and the Governor were above politics and said that Arlekar should withdraw from the stand taken by him. The government's stand came a day after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asserted that there would be no compromise on Bharat Mata. Prasad, while talking to a TV channel, said that no Bharat Mata portrait has ever been acknowledged as the official or authorised version by t

Andhra launches plantation drive to boost green cover to 50% by 2047

Marking World Environment Day, the Andhra Pradesh government planted 10 million saplings under its Vana Mahotsav and End Plastic Pollution campaigns

World Environment Day 2025: Inspiring slogans, wishes and messages to share

World Environment Day 2025 is celebrated on June 5 every year. Here are the inspiring slogans, heartfelt wishes, and meaningful messages to share with friends, family, and colleagues

Kerala CM calls for controlled, democratic use of natural resources

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday called for sustainable and environment friendly development in the state and controlled and democratic use of natural resources. In a Facebook post on the occasion of World Environment Day, Vijayan said that currently it is an era of increasing crisis due to climate change and environmental degradation and therefore, collective responsibility to protect the ecosystem is important. "The development of the state should be sustainable and environment friendly. Instead of blind capitalist exploitation, we should ensure controlled and democratic use of natural resources," he said. The CM said that this year's World Environment Day theme was to stop the widespread plastic pollution. He called for building a developed world for future generations while also preserving a healthy nature.

Maharashtra aims to plant 100 mn trees for greener future: Fadnavis

The Maharashtra government has set a target of planting 10 crore trees this year to create a greener and sustainable future for the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said. Tree plantation should become a people's movement, the CM said after chairing a review meeting for the 'Green Maharashtra, Prosperous Maharashtra' tree plantation campaign on the eve of the World Environment Day on Wednesday. "We've set a target of planting 10 crore trees this year, and will aim for the same next year too, because this is not just about numbers, it's about creating a greener, sustainable future for our state," Fadnavis said in a statement after the meeting. He said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, Maharashtra has consistently led the way by "planting 33 crore and 50 crore trees" in recent years. "We are confident that we'll surpass this year's target as well," the chief minister said. Tree plantation must become a people's movement, he said. "I've

President Murmu, PM Modi call for united efforts to conserve environment

On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for deepening efforts towards protecting the planet and overcoming the challenges facing it. He said on X, "This World Environment Day, let's deepen our efforts towards protecting our planet and overcoming the challenges we face. I also compliment all those working at the grassroots to make our environment greener and better." Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on June 5 since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach, the UN notes.

World Environment Day 2025: Download HD images for WhatsApp & Facebook

Every year, World Environment Day 2025 is celebrated on June 5. Here are images to share on WhatsApp, Facebook and more

World Environment Day 2025: How to make this Bakrid 2025 eco-friendly?

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on Jun 5 to save nature. Also, Bakrid 2025 will be celebrated tomorrow, June 6. So, let's celebrate both simultaneously with eco-friendly habits

World Environment Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance & host

The UN General Assembly announced June 5 as 'Environment Day' during the Stockholm Conference in 1972. The theme of World Environment Day 2025 is 'Putting an End to Plastic Pollution'

World Environment Day 2025: Essays for students in 100, 150 and 200 words

Essay on World Environment Day 2025: World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, raises awareness about protecting nature, fighting pollution, and promoting sustainability for a greener future

World Environment Day 2025: India leads with massive plastic-free campaigns

World Environment Day will be celebrated on June 5, 2025. This year, the day aims to raise global awareness on reducing plastic pollution. Ahead of it, India initiated different campaigns nationwide

Environment Day 2025 special: Easy ways to reduce plastic pollution

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June in over 150 countries, from governments and organisations to communities and individuals. It's like a yearly Earth "check-up day" with plastic-free nation

Anant Ambani's Vantara launches campaign for World Environment Day 2024

Anant Ambani's wildlife preservation initiative shared a video with a campaign towards environmental conservation. The video features Ajay Devgn, KL Rahul, Kusha Kapila etc

Happy World Environment Day 2024: Greetings to share with your loved ones

On June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day. It is now essential to reflect on the significance of environmental conservation in light of the rising pollution, plastics and threat of global warming

Kerala govt devising schemes to preserve environment, says CM Vijayan

The Kerala government has been devising and implementing various schemes to prevent land degradation and preserve the environmental balance in the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday on the occasion of World Environment Day. In a Facebook post, Vijayan said this year's message on World Environment Day is to prevent land degradation and increase soil fertility. He claimed that as part of the neoliberal economic order, land grabbing, illegal encroachments by private capitalistic forces to serve their self interests and climate change were leading to large-scale degradation of the land. Vijayan said that the degradation of land can be prevented only through extensive planning and interventions in policy formulation and implementation. "It requires public participation also. The LDF government in Kerala has been devising and implementing various schemes for this purpose," he said. Giving examples of steps taken by the government, the CM said that interventions wer

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World Environment Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Importance, Quotes

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to pause, reflect, and take action to protect our amazing planet. 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary as per the UN Convention

Kejriwal gives call to make fight against pollution into people's movement

CM mentioned the implementation of the 'Yuddh Pradushan Ke Virrudh' campaign, and efforts aimed at reducing pollution caused by stubble burning

Menstrual cups reduce plastic waste generation by 99%: Soumya Swaminathan

According to a recent report, one woman generates around 14.1 kg of non-biodegradable waste in a lifetime if she uses commercially manufactured disposable sanitary pads

Rajasthan minister inaugurates 33 air quality monitoring stations

Rajasthan Forest and Environment Minister Hemaram Chaudhary flagged off a public awareness rally on World Environment Day today and inaugurated 33 new air quality monitoring stations in the state, officials said. The minister also laid the foundation stone of Integrated Resource Recovery Park at Tholai in Jamwa Ramgarh area in the district, a statement said. Two thousand saplings were also distributed free of cost by the forest department, it said. Addressing a programme organised by the State Pollution Control Board, Chaudhary said that single-use plastic has been banned in the state for a safe future and for pollution control. The Rajasthan government's new forest policy promotes planting as many more trees as possible, the minister said via videoconferencing. He also said that the environment can be saved by the active participation of common people.