'Clean energy is the need of the hour': PM Modi highlights India's 'Go Green' initiatives
Darpan News Desk IANS, 21 Oct, 2024 11:36 AM
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) In a significant reaffirmation of India's dedication to clean energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the nation's major and crucial achievements in this direction. In his post on X, the Prime Minister stressed the need for sustainable practices globally in present circumstances.
I am delighted that PM Tshering Tobgay was able to sit on the Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. Such a Bus is a part of our efforts to boost sustainability and contribute to a greener future for the coming generations. @tsheringtobgayhttps://t.co/Jbbf5DJO9t
Union Minister Hardeep Puri's post on X marked the achievements in this field under PM Modi's leadership from 2014 to 2024. He described these efforts as crucial to fueling progress and significantly improving lives across the country.
विश्व का भविष्य भविष्य का ईंधन!
नई दिल्ली में आज भूटान के प्रधानमंत्री @tsheringtobgay जी के साथ Future of the fuel ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन चालित बस में एक छोटी... लेकिन यादगार सफर का आनंद लिया। पर्यावरण हितैषी के रूप में हाइड्रोजन चालित बसें कार्बन उत्सर्जन में कमी लाने में सहायक साबित… pic.twitter.com/vFVDkOVJov
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