India will put an end to single use plastic: PM Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh
Rajan Nath
September 9th 2019 12:27 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi said, "India looks forward to making an effective contribution as we take over the COP Presidency for a two-year term."
Likewise, PM Modi said, "It would make you happy that India has been able to increase its tree cover. Between 2015 to 2017, India’s tree and forest cover has increased by 0.8 million hectares." "I would like to announce that India would raise its ambition of the total area that would be restored from its land degradation status, from 21 million hectares to 26 million hectares between now and 2030", he added.
-PTC News