Tue Nov 19 10:37:31 UTC 2024: ## Congress Leader Hails Indira Gandhi’s Environmental Legacy on Birth Anniversary
**New Delhi, November 19, 2024** – Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today lauded former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s significant contributions to environmental protection and the development of Indian science and technology on her 107th birth anniversary. Ramesh highlighted Gandhi’s instrumental role in establishing laws and institutions safeguarding India’s natural heritage, institutions he claims are currently under attack.
Ramesh praised Gandhi’s tireless work ethic and her commitment to progress in various sectors, including agriculture, space, atomic energy, and defense, noting that many successful public sector undertakings owe their success to her leadership. He specifically contrasted her dedication to action with bombastic claims.
The former environment minister further emphasized Gandhi’s deep commitment to environmental conservation, stating that her policies aimed to balance economic growth with ecological sustainability. He lamented the current state of environmental protection in India, suggesting a systematic dismantling of the very systems Gandhi helped create.
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