KARACHI, July 20 (APP): President Arif Ali here on Saturday called for concerted efforts and active involvement of all influential segments of society to help turn conservation of nature and healthy human resource into a national spirit.
Addressing the launching ceremony of Green Initiative by a group of concerned citizens engaged in protection of environment and public health under the banner of “National Building Initiative” he said imam of mosques along with print and electronic media and most importantly social media have a major role to play.
He said role of government and administration can also not be ignored in introducing efficient policies and strict implementation of the same but this again could be accomplished through proper understanding and realization on part of the masses.
In this context he referred to the neighboring country whereby it was incumbent upon every house builder to ensure provision for storage of rain water so that it may replenish the aquifer of the area and may not flow into rivers.
“We also have examples of countries that were water scarce but through efficient policies are surplus water country,” he said
He said till past fifty years our countrymen had little realization about the massive damage caused due to absolute disregard for environment, protection of trees and proper disposal of all categories of waste consequently exposing them to serious challenges.
This very issue along with that of maternal and child health, he said was closely linked to our national fate as 40% of our children reported to be stunted and thus suffering from intellectual incapacities.
The event was also addressed by President, National Building Initiative, Vice Admiral, Arifullah Hussaini who referred to measures adopted by his organization to restore greenery of Karachi and its suburbs through water recycling.
Source: VNS Karachi
