Third Anniversary Of Buddha Darya Padyatra-1 Marks Major Environmental Push
By: PR Network
Chandigarh, Punjab: The “Clean Water – Green Earth” Environmental Fair was held on April 13, 2025, marking the third anniversary of Buddha Darya Padyatra-1 (BDP-1). The event served as a public call to action, raising awareness about environmental degradation and community-led environmental revival.
Key Highlights of the Event
The fair featured documentary screenings on pollution in Buddha Darya, seminars with experts, photo exhibits on conservation, and workshop displays on water management, waste management, and community tree plantation. Renowned speakers shared insights on sustainable practices and environmental protection.
Expert Insights and Solutions
Speakers included S. Pargat Singh Ji, MLA Jalandhar Cantt., Dr. V.P. Mishra, Mrs. Ritu Malhan, Dr. Rakesh Sharda, Dr. Rajneesh Kumar, Advocate R.S. Arora, and Dr. Pankaj Sharma. Proposed solutions to the environmental crisis include implementing self-sustaining industrial clusters with Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems and decentralized water treatment units.
Community-Led Initiatives
Citizens can contribute by managing domestic waste, eliminating single-use plastics, enforcing environmental laws, adopting water conservation practices, and promoting climate-smart agriculture. Initiatives like The Great Lakes Restoration Project and The Nature Conservancy’s “Plant a Billion Trees” program demonstrate the power of collective action in driving environmental change.
Global Cooperation and Environmental Challenges
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification highlights that up to 40% of the planet’s land is degraded, affecting half of the world’s population and threatening global GDP. Community-led initiatives and global cooperation are crucial in addressing these environmental challenges. By working together, citizens can help restore ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and address pressing issues like land degradation and drought resilience.
Conservation Efforts
The celebration renewed the pledge to protect the Mattewara Forest, an ecological treasure essential for public and planetary health. Similar conservation efforts, like the Green Ossining Earth Day Festival, showcase organizations and businesses promoting environmental sustainability.
