Gajendra Shekhawat: 'Developing countries are looking towards India for leadership'

Calling climate change biggest threat to world, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said that one of key difficulties in preventing it is that developed countries want to fight it at cost of development of  developing countries. 

'Environmental problems began when developed countries were busy in increasing exports'

"Today's environmental problems started when developed countries were busy in increasing exports without caring about negative impact on nature. ecomic system that has developed in last few decades with goal of increasing exports has caused most dam to  environment. Today, scientists who have played an important role in increasing exports in developed countries are most concerned about condition of nature. Today, developing countries are looking towards India for leadership," he was quoted as saying. 

minister also said India has shown world that it is a sustainable country. "Six years ago, world did t think that India would fulfil its global responsibility. Today, water and energy-saving campaigns that are being talked about are main part of our Infrastructure Development nda," he said. 

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Eight crores free LPG connections provided

minister spoke about 'Ujjawala scheme' and said eight crores free LPG connections have been provided to citizens. "Today over 95% of Indian population is taking advant of LPG cylinders. It has improved both lifestyle and health of women. It has also helped improve environment," he said. 

Earlier, Central Government launched 'Jal Jeevan Mission' that aims to bring tap water to households across country by 2024. According to sources, Rs 3,50,000 crore will be spent on project. Both Central and state governments will work in partnership to furr this goal. Approximately 14.60 crores of rural households of country will be provided with FHTCs.  Jal Shakti Minister had earlier emphasised that first six months of project are very crucial. 

(With ANI inputs)

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