India needs to further strengthen the role of women in society by designing, implementing and monitoring gender-responsive policies. We need to resolve to end extreme poverty, unemployment, inequitable access to health care, and violence against women and girls #InternationalWomensDay
The COVID-19 pandemic had laid bare the growing digital divide in the country and on this #WorldDayofSocialJustice let's demand actions for equal economic, political & social opportunities for everyone irrespective of age, gender, race, and religion. #socialjustice
Historically, environment protection is part of our culture and tradition. During this #RepublicDay let us remind ourselves of the fundamental duties and rights we have as citizens and strive to strengthen these further with a focus on the preservation of nature. #72years
Every buying decision that we make should be in favour of Earth's natural resources. Start buying locally, whether it’s food or other commodities, as this will help build local wealth, and create jobs and new opportunities.
Our daily efforts to save energy not only reduce our energy bills, but also let our country achieve international goals for the reduction of GHG emissions, reduce fossil fuel usage, and provide a wide range of benefits to the society. "If we save today, we shall survive tomorrow".
Mountains cover 24% of Earth's land surface area, home to 15% of the world's population and have half of the world's biodiversity hotspots. Thus, sustainable management of its biodiversity threatened by human activities and #Climatechange should be our priority #MountainsMatter
COVID-19 exposed the inequalities, exclusion and discrimination that exist in the societies around the world. Human Rights should be at the centre of any recovery efforts we take to build back better. #recoverbetter #standup4humanrights #HumanRightsDay
According to #FAO, sustainable soil management methods, such as composting, are crucial for managing soil health and biodiversity. This leads to better crop nutrition, natural water filtration and reduction of CO2 emissions and other #GHGs, thus helping mitigate #climatechange
The rights and freedoms and duties enshrined in our Constitution should be enjoyed by all. We should all ensure that the voices of the poor, marginalised and voiceless are heard, which makes the democracy vibrant. #NationalConstitutionDay
Science and society are integral part of a peaceful and healthy life and greater emphasis should be placed on the need to engage the public in emerging scientific issues. Science has reshaped this world and the recent pandemic highlighted the importance of science to society.