Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Congratulates Dr. Madhav Gadgil on UNEP AwardHonoring a Son of Maharashtra for Environmental Conservation

Mumbai : “It is a matter of great pride for the state and the country that a son of Maharashtra, tirelessly working for environmental conservation, has been honored with the prestigious Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award at the international level,” said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while congratulating renowned environmentalist Dr. Madhav Gadgil.

In his congratulatory message, the Chief Minister stated, “Dr. Gadgil being selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the globally prestigious Champions of the Earth awards by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as one of the six eminent personalities worldwide, is undoubtedly a moment of pride for all of us. This recognition is a testament to Dr. Gadgil’s tireless dedication and remarkable contributions. His commitment to protecting the environment and biodiversity has been his life’s mission. For decades, he has conducted relentless research in this field.

Dr. Gadgil’s work, particularly in the ecologically sensitive and biodiversity-rich Western Ghats region, has been groundbreaking and directive. It provides guidance and inspiration to all of us to preserve, protect, and conserve the environment. I am confident that Dr. Gadgil will continue to make invaluable contributions to this field in the future.”

The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Gadgil on this international recognition and wished him success in his future endeavors.