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Nation needed an intervention at such a massive scale. It tells us that there should be no question on the key sources of air pollution: emissions from vehicles and industry. We need to set an agenda for action which will help us retain this lockdown advantage
Right now, there is no COVID-19 vaccine. As we work together to develop one, there is an important lesson we need to understand. A vaccine, by itself, is not enough. We need global solidarity to ensure that every person, everywhere, will have access
Sunita Narain Director General, Centre for Science and Environment
Antonio Guterres Secretary-General, UN
PIN POINT We have put good targets on our own through our NDCs about reducing emission intensity, having renewable energy component in our installed capacity to the extent of 40%, sustainable lifestyle, climate change adaptation & technology & capacity building Prakash Javadekar Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, India
I believe the decision to impose nationwide lockdown was apposite for that moment. People were unaware of the coronavirus. If we hadn’t imposed lockdown at that time, we would have seen a remarkable outburst of infections across the country Arvind Kejriwal Chief Minister, Delhi
BUZZ Ranjana Kumari
Council on Energy, Environment
Narendra Modi
Director- Centre for Social Responsibility
and Water
Prime Minister, India
Secretary, MoHUA
@ranjanakumari
@CEEWIndia
@narendramodi
@Secretary_MoHUA
The impact of COVID-19 economic crisis on women needs policy maker immediate attentions and action. Their capacity, skill sets and access must be enhanced to improve their situation or as @ilo report cautions “the legacy of the virus could be with us for decades”
Post #lockdown, cities around the world have begun promoting non-motorised #transport with tactical interventions like creating temporary pop-up walking & cycling lanes to ensure safe travel. Can #Delhi & other Indian cities make the switch?
One of the biggest benefits of Ayushman Bharat is portability. Beneficiaries can get top quality and affordable medical care not only where they registered but also in other parts of India. This helps those who work away from home or registered at a place where they don’t belong
We are committed to conserving all forms of life on earth. This can only happen when we take the mandate of Swachhata forward & truly unlock the potential of 3Rs, circular & blue economy with citizens’ full involvement and commitment
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Durga Shankar Mishra
