Vice President calls for system based solution to stubble burning, says our carelessness is putting us in danger

New Delhi, 14 December (HS). Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday called for finding a system-based solution to stubble burning and said it should not be left to individuals alone.

Addressing the National Energy Conservation Day function at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Dhankhar said that every year the national capital is affected by hazardous environmental conditions caused by stubble burning. “We must get into innovation mode, find a system-based solution, not leave it to individuals,” he said. The system should evolve with time.”

Dhankhar said that our neglect and carelessness is putting us in trouble in many ways. This is affecting our health, loss of working hours, disruption of normal life and children’s education due to closure of schools due to pollution.

He said the problem of climate change transcends social barriers. Rich, poor, urban and rural are all affected by this, so we have to work together.

Referring to the beliefs and traditional knowledge of our civilization, Dhankhar said that our civilizational knowledge is a heritage. We have the knowledge of thousands of years of civilization, the knowledge of our Vedas, Puranas, our epics Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Bhagavad Gita, if we look at this gold mine, we get the real inspiration that conservation has always been a major element of life. Used to be.

Referring to the fundamental duties for the protection of the environment in the Constitution, Dhankhar said that the Constitution has given us fundamental rights but has also given us fundamental duties. When there is a challenge before the family, society, group or nation, we put aside our rights and give priority to duties.

Emphasizing on responsible use of assets, the Vice President said that our financial strength, our financial strength cannot be a determining factor for the use of natural resources and energy. If people think they can afford it, I urge them to reconsider their views. It is not yours. It belongs to the entire humanity and hence it is our responsibility to ensure proper use of resources and proper use of energy.

Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik, Energy Ministry Secretary Pankaj Aggarwal and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.