Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav urged youngsters to develop an ‘environmental sense’ and leverage their capacities, talents, and innovations to tackle the challenge of climate change

Speaking at an event at IIT Bombay, he outlined seven key areas for focus: reducing waste, managing e-waste, avoiding single-use plastics, saving water, conserving energy, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and developing sustainable food systems. Earlier, Mr. Yadav planted a tree as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative.