CM Yogi Adityanath attends Aranya Samagam on International Forest Day in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated ‘Aranya Samagam’, a national forestry dialogue themed ‘Forests and Economies’ at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on the occasion of the International Day of Forests

Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath stressed the importance of environmental conservation, stating that forests form the basis of life and are a vital component of nature’s balance

He highlighted that the theme ‘Forests and Economies’ underscores the role of forest conservation in driving economic development and enhancing human welfare

The Chief Minister pointed to emerging environmental challenges, noting that global warming and cooling trends are creating new threats for humanity amid changing climate patterns

Referring to traditional knowledge systems, he emphasised that Vedic teachings accord the highest importance to trees, linking forests directly with water, air, and life itself

Yogi Adityanath observed that modern environmental crises are a result of human interference with nature, calling for a reassessment of past actions contributing to ecological imbalance

He reiterated the principle that the Earth is akin to a mother, underlining the responsibility of every citizen to actively participate in protecting and conserving natural resources

The event also saw participation from state ministers Arun Kumar Saxena and K P Malik, along with senior forest officials from Uttar Pradesh and other states, focusing on forest preservation and sustainable practices