Updated On: 27 May, 2018 06:08 PM IST | New Delhi | Mid-day online desk
He also urged people to set a target of achieving record plantation of trees with the onset of the rainy season and maintain the saplings till they grow


Narendra Modi/ File pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his happiness over India officially hosting this year's World Environment Day. Addressing the nation on the 44th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "On the 5th of June, our nation will officially host the World Environment Day Celebrations. This is a very important achievement for India and also a recognition of India's growing leadership in the direction of tackling climate change."