World Environment Day 2022: India's forest cover grew by over 20k sq km in last 8 years, says PM Narendra Modi at 'Save Soil Movement' event

While attending the ‘Save Soil Movement’ programme alongside Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru, PM Modi said that today, India has achieved 10% ethanol blending in petrol, five months ahead of its target.

New Delhi: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 5, 2022) attended a programme on ‘Save Soil Movement’ and stated that India's forest cover grew by over 20,000 sq km in the last eight years. Sharing the dais alongside Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru, PM Modi said that today, India has achieved 10% ethanol blending in petrol, five months ahead of its target.

Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India's efforts to protect the environment are multi-dimensional even though its role in climate change is "negligible".

"Earlier, our farmers were not aware of soil health. To overcome this problem, a huge campaign was launched to give soil health cards to the farmers in the country. In this year's Budget, we've announced natural farming along the Ganga river corridor will be promoted," PM Modi said.

Speaking at a programme on ‘Save Soil Movement’. @cpsavesoil https://t.co/YRYC1vWEsw

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2022