Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Promotes Ecology-Economy Balance on World Environment Day
World Environment Day: Dhami on harmonising 'Ecology and Economy'

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On World Environment Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the importance of harmonizing ecology and economy. He announced that Uttarakhand is the first state in India to implement the Gross Environment Product (GEP), promoting both environmental conservation and economic development.
- 01Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to implement the Gross Environment Product (GEP).
- 02CM Dhami highlighted that ecological conservation is vital for future generations.
- 03Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised collective efforts in environmental conservation and the increase in India's green cover.
- 04World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5, established by the UN in 1972.
- 05The theme for World Environment Day is chosen by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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On the occasion of World Environment Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the need to harmonize 'Ecology and Economy' for sustainable development. In a post on 'X', he announced that Uttarakhand is the first state in India to implement the Gross Environment Product (GEP), which aims to integrate environmental conservation with economic growth. Dhami expressed that protecting nature is crucial for the future of upcoming generations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings, commending the collective efforts of individuals dedicated to environmental conservation, highlighting achievements such as increased green cover and wildlife populations in India. World Environment Day, observed on June 5, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 and serves to raise global awareness on critical environmental issues, with a specific theme designated each year by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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The implementation of GEP in Uttarakhand aims to promote sustainable development, balancing economic growth with environmental conservation.
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