HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 21: In a move to sensitise and educate the masses on LiFE actions for promoting sustainable living and helping people tackle climate change, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched Mission LiFE in Assam at a function held at GMCH auditorium here.
It may be noted that Mission LiFE is a week-long programme which is an initiative of the Science Technology and Climate Change Department to launch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The mission in Assam will be followed by a weeklong series of activities to be carried out at district level addressing all seven categories of LiFE actions during March 22 to 28, 2023.
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The seven categories of actions will be observed spanning seven days. The first day will be dedicated to saving water, second day saving energy, third day reducing single use plastic, fourth day adopting sustainable food systems, fifth day reducing waste, sixth day reducing E-Waste, seventh day adopting healthy lifestyle.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma said that global warming is an alarming threat which is looming large on the lives of the planet. As an outcome of global warming, unprecedented flood and drought, drinking water scarcity, etc., are becoming very evident with a plausible impact on the economy. He said that in such circumstances there is a growing need for awareness on the mass of people to comprehend the adverse effects of global warming on nature as well as on flora and fauna.
The chief minister also said that over the last few years there has been considerable shrinkage of wetland and green coverage in Guwahati.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has been advocating for clean and green energy, Sarma also said that in view of the nation’s vision for generating 500 GW solar power by 2030, the state government has taken several steps to contribute to the nation’s march towards green energy.
He informed that his government has already initiated processes to produce 3,000 MW solar power. He also said that to cut down carbon emission, the state government is introducing electric vehicles in Guwahati and by 2026 entire public transport will run on non-fossil fuel and electricity. Sarma also said that his government is also taking various nature-friendly steps like using earthen wares instead of plastic cups, etc.
Sarma further said that the state government in Assam in view of the encroachment of the forest land has taken steps to recover 6,067 hectares of forest land from the encroachers. This has helped the state to restore its green coverage to a great extent. He urged everybody to lend their hands for the success of Mission LiFE.
The chief minister on the occasion presented Climate Resilient Village Fellowship Cards to some competent fellows to direct their efforts and energy for environmental protection. He also distributed prizes to the winners who secured positions in the art competition organised in view of Mission LiFE.
Minister for Science Technology and Climate Change Keshab Mahanta while speaking on the occasion delved on Mission LiFE and the efforts of the state government to make the mission a grand success in the state.
