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06/06/22 08:28 AM IST

‘Lifestyle for the Environment- LiFE Movement’

In News 
  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched a global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment - LiFE Movement’ via video conference.
About LiFE Movement 
  • The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime Minister during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow last year.
  • The idea promotes an environment-conscious lifestyle that focuses on 'mindful and deliberate utilisation' instead of 'mindless and destructive consumption.
  • Vision -  To live a lifestyle that is in tune with our planet and does not harm it.
  • And those who live such a lifestyle are called “Pro-Planet People”.
  • Mission LiFE borrows from the past, operates in the present and focuses on the future.
  • Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are the concepts woven into our life.
  • The Circular Economy has been an integral part of our culture and lifestyle.
Achievements of India 
  • India’s commitment to reach 40% of installed electric capacity from non-fossil fuel-based sources has been achieved, 9 years ahead of schedule.
  • The target of 10% ethanol blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months ahead of the November 2022 target.
  • This is a major accomplishment given that blending was hardly 1.5% in 2013-14 and 5% in 2019-20.
FEAST Framework
  • EAST framework of behaviour change. EAST stands for  Easy, Attractive, Social and Timely. 
  • F is for Fun.
Source- PIB 

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