India's development journey intertwined with environmental conservation: EAM

Indias development journey is deeply intertwined with environmental conservation External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said and lauded tribal communities for their role in protecting biodiversityHe was speaking at an event held at the India Habitat Centre here on Thursday to mark the inauguration of a tribal art exhibition Silent Conversation From the Margins to the Centre in DelhiIn his address Jaishankar also praised the Project Tiger that was started in 1973It is not an exaggeration it is a shining example of success And for which the tribal communities deserve immense credit the Union minister saidJaishankar further said that this art does not just show creativity it sends a profound message one that bridges the gap between nature and humanity from tigers to tribalsThis exhibition showcases that people can exist with nature in complete harmony It weaves the story of how tribal community over millennia has forged an enduring bond with nature he addedIn his address he spoke of the philosophy of Antyodaya which means to leave no one behind and said it is not just a policy it is a soul and guiding principle of our governmentWe are committed to ensuring Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Prayas Sabka Vishwas with a particular focus on uplifting marginalised community especially our tribal population Through targeted policies we are creating opportunities bolstering education with sustainable livelihood for our tribal youth the minister saidThe Aspirational Blocks Programme has been instrumental in improving the ease of living of tribal community who reside in these areas he underlinedIndias development journey is very deeply intertwined with environmental conservation the EAM said and highlighted that tigers have been depicted in arts and also worshipped by some communitiesThere is an emotional relationship between tribals and the environment they inhabit and after seeing this exhibition the feeling of the Mother Earth comes to ones heart he saidHe concluded that as a foreign minister it will be a source of pride for me to present art works made by tribals as a gift to people abroadLater he also posted some photos of the exhibition on XDelighted to inaugurate the tribal art exhibition Silent Conversation From Margins to the Centre in New Delhi today Witnessed a beautiful exposition showcasing our ethos of environmental conservation sustainability and living in harmony with the nature Commend the exceptional work of our talented tribal artisans Do visit and support he postedSankala Foundation in collaboration with the National Tiger Conservation Authority NTCA Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change hosted the exhibition with the support of National Human Rights Commission and International Big Cat AllianceThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever