Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan has said there is a need to strike a fine balance between development and environmental concerns. Stating that protecting the environment is a high priority, he said we should not be ‘environmentally fanatic’ when it comes to addressing the real problems of the people.
On Wednesday, the Governor spoke at a Conference on ‘Lifestyle for Environment: Bharatiya Perspective on Sustainability’ at the National Stock Exchange Convention Centre in Mumbai.
The Govardhan Eco Village organised the conference in association with Kotak School of Sustainability, IGBC, NIT Warangal, and other organisations.
The Governor said Indian spirituality and festivals underscore sustainable practices. Worshipping rivers, mountains, and trees is not mere ritualism but a reminder of their indispensable role in sustaining life.
The Governor said Indian culture teaches us that we are not the owner of this planet but merely its trustee. He said the earth is not to be owned but nurtured and passed on to future generations in all its richness.
According to him, this perspective of trusteeship aligns beautifully with the principles of sustainability and forms the foundation of a holistic approach to development.
‘Riverman of India’ Raman Kant and Director of Govardhan Eco Village Gauranga Das were prominent among those present.
