Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 22: In a spirited address at the annual award ceremony of the Global Human Rights Trust (GHRT) held in Srinagar, Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Er Gulam Ali Khatana, commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts in addressing environmental challenges. The event, marked by the presence of numerous dignitaries including Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, celebrated outstanding contributions to human rights and community service. As the chief guest, MP Khatana lauded the GHRT’s initiatives and emphasized the urgent need to tackle environmental issues in Jammu and Kashmir. He made a compelling call for a complete ban on cosmetic, electronic, medicinal, plastic, and other types of waste at tourist destinations across the region. “Every citizen has a duty to keep their surroundings clean,” he asserted, underscoring the importance of individual responsibility in environmental conservation.
Khatana highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), describing it as a testament to the PM’s vision for a cleaner, sustainable future. He stressed the necessity for a robust waste disposal mechanism and condemned the harmful practice of indiscriminate garbage dumping. “Being superior creatures in the universe, it is the duty of every human being to keep our city, state, and country clean and green,” he stated, urging the audience to embrace proactive environmental stewardship. The MP’s emphatic call to action added a sense of urgency to the celebratory atmosphere, reminding attendees of the critical environmental challenges facing the region and the country.
His message underscored that individual achievements should align with collective welfare and environmental preservation. MP Khatana’s passionate advocacy for environmental action, coupled with the recognition of human rights champions, set a tone of hope and determination for the future.
The event saw awardees from various parts of the country honored for their exemplary work, with the atmosphere charged with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to positive change.
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