Lucknow, June 8. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his message to the people of the state has said that in Sanatan culture, every living being of nature is considered an integral part of the creation. Efforts to conserve biodiversity will be successful only when public participation increases. He appealed that whenever you get an opportunity to go amidst nature, do not become a mere tourist but examine the place like a curious student.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday issued a message to the people of the state on the social media platform ‘X’. He said, “The sound of different insects in the rainy season, the glow of fireflies in summer nights, the chirping of sparrows at dawn and the call of mynas on trees, which were earlier a part of daily life, have become almost a rarity in all cities. Their endangered status is worrying and an indicator of danger to life.”
He said, “Modernity is necessary, but not by turning away from nature. Animals are not just a symbol of nature’s beauty, but are also the decoration of a healthy environment. The balance of nature is also maintained by small animals. From crop production to food chain, every organism has an important role in the larger cycle of nature.” In his message, CM Yogi said, “In Sanatan culture, every living being of nature is considered an integral part of the creation. From monkeys to Riksha, Jatayu and small squirrels, everyone contributed to Lord Shri Ram’s army that destroyed Dashanan, who was considered invincible in the Trilok. Maha is a symbol of the interdependence of humans, nature and various living beings.”
The Chief Minister said that when we took charge 9 years ago, environmental protection was included among the top priorities of the government. Continuous efforts for wildlife conservation and environmental protection have resulted in a steady increase in the numbers of tigers, leopards and the state bird crane in Uttar Pradesh. Also, 13 sites of the state have made it to the Ramsar list of internationally renowned wetlands. Animals and birds which were once considered extinct from Uttar Pradesh have now started appearing again. The extremely rare Burdan’s Babbler bird appeared in the lowland grasslands after years. The presence of a rare snake named Painted Keelbank in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve was recorded after 117 years.
He said, “Efforts to conserve biodiversity will be successful only when public participation increases. I urge everyone, especially the youth, that whenever they get an opportunity to go amidst nature, do not just become a tourist, but examine the place like a curious student. The vibrant world of nature can also introduce you to its untouched forms. Share your experiences through blogs and articles. Children can make these the subjects of their school projects during summer vacations. “Awareness and belongingness towards nature are the biggest protectors of our biodiversity.”
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