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24/09/22 08:01 AM IST

PM Modi inaugurates environment ministers’ conference in Gujarat

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
About the conference 
  • The objective of this conference is to promote cooperative federalism through the promotion of synergized working of central and state governments on issues pertaining to the environment and climate change.
  • The conference will include 6 thematic sessions with topics focusing on LiFE, Combating Climate Change (Updating State Action Plans on Climate Change for Mitigation of Emissions and Adaptation to Climate Impacts); PARIVESH (Single Window System for Integrated Green Clearances); Forestry Management; Prevention and Control of Pollution; Wildlife Management; Plastics and Waste Management.
LIFE Initiative 
  • LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) was launched on June 5, 2022 on the occasion of World Environment Day to harness the power of individual and collective action to address the global climate crisis.
  • It was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • This concept advocates for a mindful and deliberate utilization of resources as opposed to “mindful and wasteful consumption”.
  • It aims to create a global movement towards the adoption of simple and specific climate-friendly behaviours in daily life.
  • The LiFE seeks to make such daily actions an integral part of collective social norms and promote sustainable development of the overall global community. 
Parivesh 
  • PARIVESH (Pro Active Responsive facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Single window Hub) is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
  • It provides single window clearance mechanism for those seeking Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ Clearances from Central, State and district level authorities.
  • It enables citizens to interact with scrutiny officers, generate online clearance letters, online mailers and alerts to state government officials in case of delays in the processing of applications.
Source- Live Mint 

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