Union Minister Yadav advocates biodiversity integration for India's sustainable development
NEW DELHI: During a speech commemorating World Elephant Day, Bhupender Yadav, the union minister of environment, forest, and climate change, as well as labour and employment, voiced support for the incorporation of biodiversity preservation into India's economic progress. This integration, he stated, would be pivotal in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring sustained prosperity. Yadav highlighted India's significant role as the guardian of the world's largest population of wild Asian elephants.
This underscored the nation's duty to protect this species, reflecting its responsibility towards wildlife conservation. He highlighted the essential nature of collaborating effectively with local communities to drive elephant conservation efforts forward. The minister reaffirmed the unswerving dedication of his ministry to aligning human well-being with the urgent need to preserve these majestic creatures.
Yadav lauded the concerted endeavours undertaken by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the Ministry of Railways, state forest departments, and eminent institutions such as the Wildlife Institute of India. An issue of significant concern that was discussed revolved around the troubling frequency of elephant collisions with trains on railways. Of particular note is the identification of approximately 110 vulnerable sections within the railway network that pass through areas inhabited by elephants.
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