CM Yogi Adityanath attends Aranya Samagam on International Forest Day in Lucknow

Yogi Adityanath emphasises forest conservation and its link to ecological balance and economic development at a national dialogue in Lucknow

1. 👁 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated ‘Aranya Samagam’
   

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   Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated ‘Aranya Samagam’, a national forestry dialogue themed ‘Forests and Economies’ at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on the occasion of the International Day of Forests

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   Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath stressed the importance of environmental conservation, stating that forests form the basis of life and are a vital component of nature’s balance

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   He highlighted that the theme ‘Forests and Economies’ underscores the role of forest conservation in driving economic development and enhancing human welfare

1. 👁 The Chief Minister pointed to emerging environmental challenges, noting that global warming and cooling trends are creating new threats for humanity amid changing climate patterns
   

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   The Chief Minister pointed to emerging environmental challenges, noting that global warming and cooling trends are creating new threats for humanity amid changing climate patterns

1. 👁 Referring to traditional knowledge systems, he emphasised that Vedic teachings accord the highest importance to trees
   

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   Referring to traditional knowledge systems, he emphasised that Vedic teachings accord the highest importance to trees, linking forests directly with water, air, and life itself

1. 👁 Yogi Adityanath observed that modern environmental crises are a result of human interference with nature
   

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   Yogi Adityanath observed that modern environmental crises are a result of human interference with nature, calling for a reassessment of past actions contributing to ecological imbalance

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   He reiterated the principle that the Earth is akin to a mother, underlining the responsibility of every citizen to actively participate in protecting and conserving natural resources

1. 👁 The event also saw participation from state ministers Arun Kumar Saxena and K P Malik, along with senior forest officials
   

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   The event also saw participation from state ministers Arun Kumar Saxena and K P Malik, along with senior forest officials from Uttar Pradesh and other states, focusing on forest preservation and sustainable practices