On Earth Day, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to environmental protection

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Updated: April 22, 2024 3:50 PM IST

New Delhi (India), April 22 (ANI): On Earth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s commitment to environmental protection. Prime Minister spoke about ‘Mission Life’, a lifestyle change to protect the environment.
“On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to cherish nature so that our planet can have a better future,” Prime Minister X tweeted
Every year on April 22, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet by highlighting challenges such as climate change, pollution, deforestation and biodiversity loss. It requires a change of course towards a sustainable future, urging both individuals and companies to take proactive steps.
Companies are leading the way in encouraging innovative sustainability measures. Their adoption of pioneering practices to reduce carbon footprints and embrace environmentally friendly solutions plays a crucial role in promoting a more environmentally conscious aircraft.
Vehicle emissions are a major cause of air pollution in urban areas.
Various studies show that they contribute 20 to 30 percent of PM 2.5 at the respiratory level, and 8 percent of India’s total greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. In Delhi, vehicle emissions exceed 30 percent.
Globally, the transport sector is responsible for a quarter of total emissions, of which road transport accounts for three quarters of transport emissions.

Passenger cars make up the largest share of this and emit approximately 45 percent CO2.
Sustainable transportation options such as ride-sharing are a better solution for urban cities. Sriram Kannan, Founder and CEO of Routematic says: “We are leveraging AI and ML as a game-changer in sustainability. Our AI-powered route planning, real-time vehicle tracking, intelligent planning and robust predictive analytics all help ensure of environmentally friendly routes, reducing emissions and costs. Furthermore, our strategic investments in electric vehicles further demonstrate our commitment to a sustainable future.”
The logistics industry can also play an important role in protecting the environment.
Research from the World Economic Forum, WEF, shows that sustainable warehouses can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent and save energy costs by 30 percent.
This underlines the potential for the warehousing sector to become a focal point for sustainability and contribute to a more environmentally friendly and resilient supply chain.
Industries can reduce their carbon footprint by reusing and recycling materials, renewable energy sources such as solar energy, energy-efficient lighting and implementing waste management.
Abhijit Verma, Founder & Managing Director, Avinya Industrial & Logistic Parks said, “With sustainability as the cornerstone of our operations, we are committed to leading this journey, demonstrating that responsible business practices can drive our country’s economic growth and at the same time protect our planet for the future. generations.”-
Every year, Earth Day reminds us of the urgent need to tackle environmental challenges such as climate change and collectively minimize our carbon footprint. India has committed to achieving a net zero emissions target by 2070. (ANI)