President Droupadi Murmu 
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Collective efforts can lead to greener earth for future generations: Murmu

Murmu asked people to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the planet and to work together to conserve resources, promote eco-friendly behaviour

PTI

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said every action for the environment makes a difference and collective efforts can lead to a greener earth for future generations.

In a post on X on World Environment Day, she asked people to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the planet and to work together to conserve resources, promote eco-friendly behaviour.

"Every action for the environment makes a difference and our collective efforts can lead to a greener earth for future generations," Murmu said.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on June 5 since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach, the UN notes.

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