Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025 10:15 [IST]
Last Update: Monday, Jul 07, 2025 17:19 [IST]
GANGTOK, (IPR): The Forest and Environment department, Government of Sikkim,
organised ParyavaranParva – A Day for Mother Earth under the theme ‘Leave a
Green Legacy’.
As
a part of the observance, the department halted vehicular movement across the State
for seven minutes today, from 11:00 am to 11:07 am. The department is holding
the two-week programme from July 1 to July 14.
The
initiative aims to raise awareness of climate change and highlight the need to
reduce carbon emissions. It also encourages the public to follow
environment-friendly practices.
Secretary-cum-Principal
Chief Conservator of Forests and Environment department, Dr Pradeep Kumar, said
that Sikkim had taken the lead in environmental governance. He said that Chief
Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay has introduced various programmes including ‘MeroRukhMeroSantati’,
‘MeroBatoMero Bot’, ‘ParyavaranParva’, and ‘EkPedMaakeNaam’ to strengthen
environmental action.
Dr
Kumar also informed that the observance focused on
building public awareness on climate change, especially the role of vehicular
emissions in global warming. He stated that the programme provided an
opportunity for people to show respect for nature and promote sustainable
practices. He added that collective responsibility was needed to protect the
environment and improve the public well-being.
The
Chief Minister launched the initiative ParyavaranParva in 2019. Since then,
Sikkim has observed it annually from July 1 to July 14 with participation from
across the State.
The
observance features activities such as Greenathon, Green Walk, rallies, Green
Reels, quiz competitions, essay writing, painting, workshops, awareness
programmes, mass plantation drives, avenue plantations, and cleanup campaigns.
