Jamshedpur, July 29: Encouraged by the success of the earlier four editions, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jharkhand in association with Citizens Foundation organised the fifth edition of its annual flagship initiative, Green Conclave.
The 5th Green Conclave deliberated on some important environmental sustainability issues . The forum highlighted and tried to address some immediate gaps where policy intervention can help accelerate implementation of a circular economy, promote resource efficiency and help create a climate resilient Indian Industry.
Addressing the conclave Dr Praveen Jha, additional principal chief conservator of forests & director – extension forestry, South Chotanagpur, Jharkhand stated that in the recent past, extreme climate events such as drought, flood, high temperature has been ruining lives. The direct impact on human life is tremendous and there has been almost 500000 human deaths across the world in the past 20 years. The additional death due to malnutrition, diarrhea, malaria and heat stress would be to the tune of 250000. There is an urgent need to reduce the air pollution and also provide safe drinking water . He said that the Urban Ministry in the national clean air programme 2020 has stated that there must be a reduction in air pollution by 30% by 2024.
Addressing the gathering, Tapas Sahu, vice chairman, CII Jharkhand State Council & MD & CEO, Highco Engineers Pvt Ltd said that in the era of globalization, industries, irrespective of the sector, size or location, should reduce the environmental impacts of their processes and products, by using resources more efficiently, phasing out toxic substances, substituting fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, enhancing corporate responsibility and reducing risks to the environment, climate and people.
Peeyush Mohit, COO, O2 Power stated that going Green will not only help us to improve our economy but also help us in good climate change. He said that the solar sector has grown high over the years and the solar power is now cheaper than the new coal based thermal. That is the reason we are seeing almost all new capacity coming in from solar and wind in our country now.
Navin Prakash Srivastava, GM, SAIL – Bokaro Steel Plant said that our nature has the ability to clean itself, only there is a need to reduce human intervention. Health and Environment, both are interconnected and we have to restore the ecosystem.
Ganesh Reddy, Secretary cum Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Foundation stated that today, renewables account for about 33% of India’s primary energy consumption. India is increasingly adopting responsible renewable energy techniques and taking positive steps towards carbon emissions, cleaning the air and ensuring a more sustainable future. The government is playing an active role in promoting the adoption of renewable energy resources by offering a host of incentives to the industry.
