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memorial to the victims of the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for
2001 Gujarat earthquake. This Environment), launched by
project displays the resilience of the Prime Minister, serves as a
the people of Kutch and serves powerful inspiration for India's
as a reminder of their ability to youth, showcasing the country's
rise from the ashes. The project, commitment to protecting the
which was envisioned by Prime environment while achieving
Minister as a dreamlike forest development. Mission LiFE is
created through Miyawaki's envisioned as an India-led global
method, has now become a mass movement to protect and
reality which attracts visitors preserve the environment. We
from India and abroad. Amid urge all the students to adopt
the rocky hills with minimal Mission LiFE. By adopting this
rainfall, facing water scarcity mission, we can collectively
and extreme temperatures, work towards creating a better
this forest flourishes with over world by valuing all forms of
4.3 lakh trees planted and can life, personifying ‘Vasudhaiva
also be referred to as India's Kutumbakam’.
Amazon forest. It has withstood With our Prime Minister's
even severe storms like Biparjoy, support and awareness, the
demonstrating its resilience. Miyawaki technique is gaining
Kutch, which was once known authenticity and recognition
for the Rann, has now become a at the national level. Instead of
memorable destination also for simply focusing on decorative
its Smriti Van. gardens, let's educate children
India's emergence as a with the Miyawaki forest
leader in climate change and technique—a proven method for
the Government's focus on creating dense, diverse forests
environmental conservation in small spaces and encourage
is of utmost importance. Our them towards the establishment
participation in international of mini Miyawaki forests near
collaborations, such as the residential areas, schools, and
Paris Agreement, demonstrates industries, as well as along
our commitment to mitigating river banks and pond shores.
climate change and creating By imparting this meaningful
a sustainable future. As a message, we can inspire the
fastest-growing economy, we younger generation to become
hold immense responsibility, the champions of change
and under Prime Minister Modi's and take active steps towards
leadership, we have gained building a sustainable future for
global recognition. And we all. As individuals and as a nation,
must now walk the talk and take we must take responsibility
initiatives to address climate for our environment and work
change and environmental towards a sustainable and
challenges. greener future.

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