Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Efforts in Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development, and Green Maharashtra Gain Global Recognition

Mumbai : Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s initiatives for environmental protection, sustainable development, and a green Maharashtra have received international recognition. For his efforts, Chief Minister Shinde, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, will be honored by the World Agriculture Forum. The honor will be presented on September 18 during a celebration of International Bamboo Day at the NCPA, in the presence of representatives from 20 countries.

Maharashtra Leads the Nation in Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development

The United Nations has called for urgent action, stating that the era of global warming has ended and the era of drought has begun. India has been the first to respond, and Maharashtra is leading the charge within the country. To address this, the state has established the Chief Minister’s Environment and Sustainable Development Action Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Shinde. An executive board, led by Pasha Patel as executive chairman, has been formed to oversee the implementation of the committee’s initiatives.

Chief Minister Shinde has taken significant steps towards reducing temperature rises and carbon emissions, proposing the concept of “Green Maharashtra.” He has instructed relevant departments to use 5% biomass in thermal power projects. The state government has also launched an initiative to plant bamboo across 11 lakh hectares. Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar has announced a bamboo cultivation program covering 1 lakh 20 thousand acres.

Due to these efforts, Chief Minister Shinde was recently honored by the organization Agriculture Today in Delhi. His work has now been recognized on a global scale, with the World Agriculture Forum acknowledging his contributions to environmental sustainability.

World Agriculture Forum: A Global Platform for Food Security

The World Agriculture Forum is a global platform for world leaders to discuss issues related to food security. The forum is led by its president, Dr. Rudy Rabinge. Nominations for the Global Award are considered based on future policies and initiatives aligned with advancements in agriculture. The forum evaluates various aspects of agriculture, including production, trade, technology, business, policy, economics, nutrition, food processing, water, and environmental impact. Eligible nominations are reviewed by a selection committee, which then recommends the award recipient.

The event is organized by the Phoenix Foundation, Lodga (District Latur), and will take place on September 18 at the NCPA auditorium. It will feature various seminars from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., led by experts from around the world. The main award ceremony will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the same day.