PM Modi recalls six R for sustainable development in WSD summit 2018
PM Modi recalls six R for sustainable development in WSD summit 2018
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday formally inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan which was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).The three-day global summit is being witnessed by participation from over 41 countries, bringing together different stakeholders in the fields of sustainable development, energy and environment sectors.

 In The summit  Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minster for Industries and Commerce, Suresh Prabhu, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri HardeepPuri, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri Jayant Sinha and other political dignitaries  marked their gracious presence.

Welcoming the global delegates on Friday, TERI Director-General Dr Ajay Mathur said, “We now have the triple priorities to enhance lives, achieve resource efficiency and minimise waste as we surely and steadily move towards a future where the world is environmentally, economically and socially better, safe and clean.”

Over 2000 delegates are taking part at the summit discussing the challenges faced by developing countries because of climate change.  In the Summit An exhibition, named as ‘Greenovation Exhibition’ will also be exhibited for the latest technological advancements to meet Sustainable Development Goals

This global  initiative was kicked off in 2001 when Former prime minister Atal Bihar Vajpaaye, former president Pranab Mukherjee, ex-UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and Seychelles President Danny Faure had attended the Summit in the past to aware the world about Greenovation.

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