Published 08:35 IST, July 12th 2020

'World can learn sustainable living from India amid COVID-19 pandemic': Prince Charles

Prince Charles praised India for its sustainable way of life amid coronavirus pandemic, saying that he is personally inspired by its diversity and resilience

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Britain's Prince Charles has praised India for its 'sustainable' way of life amid coronavirus pandemic, saying that he is personally inspired by country's diversity and resilience.

“India's philosophies and values have emphasised a sustainable way of life and a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. India's diversity and resilience are a personal inspiration and much to teach us all,” said Prince Charles during his virtual dress in India Global Week 2020.

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UK's Royal also said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about significance of "sustainable living". Speaking of ancient yogic concept of 'Aparigraha', Prince Charles said it is time that world learnt this ancient wisdom from India as it seeks recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. Charles was earlier diagsed with Covid and has since me a full recovery.

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Achieving sustainablity

Furr emphasising on sustainable development, Prince of Wales said, as world restores itself from ongoing crisis, re is ample opportunity to put people and planet at heart of global ecomy. This can be achieved by opting sustainable markets to achieve long-term value by balancing natural, social and physical capital, he said. New employment opportunities, completely new industries and sustainable are within our grasp, he ded.

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Prince Charles furr stated that he was always encourd by Indian diaspora in United Kingdom and ir ambition to build a sustainable future.

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08:35 IST, July 12th 2020