The Delhi based ENVIS Resource Partners, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, GoI, participated “Run for Clean Air” in New Delhi on October 15, 2017.

Date : October 15, 2017 (Sunday)

Time : 7.15 a.m

Venue : India Gate

Organized by : Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, GoI

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, will flag-off a Mini-Marathon - “Run for Clean Air”

Exhorting the children to spread the message of ‘Clean Air’ throughout the nation, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, said that the “Run for Clean Air” campaign is the harbinger of positive energy for Clean Air. With Deepawali festivities in the air, Dr. Harsh Vardhan told the gathering of students that the scientists have been asked to develop Zero-pollution fire-crackers that do not cause health hazards to children. Flagging off the “Run for Clean Air” campaign along with Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, from India Gate lawns here today, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the ill-effects of pollution cause the maximum problems for children. He added that combating pollution and protecting the environment can be effectively done through small steps by each and every citizen of the nation. The Minister pointed out that when children take a pledge, they ensure that the campaign becomes a success. Dr. Harsh Vardhan also administered a Pledge to promote Clean Air on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mahesh Sharma pointed out that Swacchata (cleanliness) has to be a collective endeavour. He added that the legacy that we leave behind in terms of Clean Air is very important. The Minister emphasised that Clean Air is crucial for the children of future generations.

About 10, 000 children from various schools from Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) were present on the occasion. The Clean Air Campaign has been launched to create a mass movement to reduce air pollution. Swachh and Swasth Bharat cannot be achieved without Swachh Hawa. The idea behind the Campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so that they consider clean air as a collective responsibility. The campaign organised today by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is an extension of the ‘Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign’. Today’s campaign coincides with the birth anniversary of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Both the Ministers paid tributes to Dr. Kalam on the occasion.

Eminent singer, Ms. Durga Jasraj, sang a couple of compositions, including a song on the importance of Clean Air.

Environment-friendly slogans on banners dotted the India Gate lawns. Some of the messages on posters read - “Sab milkar karo virodh, roko Paryavaran ka durupayog” (Everyone must oppose, prevent the misuse of environment), “Saansein rahi hain tham, aao Paryavaran bachayen hum” (Breathing is getting affected, come, let us protect the environment), “Mera Shahar Saaf ho, ismein sab ka haath ho” (Let my city be clean with everyone’s participation), “Hum sab ka ek hi naara, saaf-suthra desh hamara” (All of us have only one slogan - Let our nation be neat and clean)

PLEDGE FOR ‘RUN FOR CLEAN AIR’

Let us together pledge for a New India

In 1942, our freedom fighters took a pledge of

‘Quit India Movement’ and in 1947 India achieved Independence

Let us together pledge towards a Clean India

Let us together pledge towards a Poverty-free India

Let us together pledge towards a Corruption-free India

Let us together pledge towards a Terrorism-free India

Let us together pledge towards a Communalism-free India

Let us together pledge towards a Casteism-free India

Together let us strive wholeheartedly to

Accomplish this pledge for a New India

Media Coverage of Mini Marathon on “Clean Air”

Mini marathon for clean air in Delhi on Sunday 0ct 13, 2017, The Weekend Leader As part of the 'Clean Air' campaign, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan will flag off a mini marathon from India Gate here on Sunday.

"With the onset of winter, increased emission from various existing sources and burning of crop residue coincides with adverse meteorological conditions," a Ministry statement said on Friday.

It said that its campaign for 'Clean Air' or "Swachh Hawa for Swachh and Swasth Bharat" is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution.

The campaign, according to the Ministry, is to take the momentum of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and extending the 'Harit Diwali' or green Diwali campaign.

http://www.theweekendleader.com/Headlines/11228/mini-marathon-for-clean-air-in-delhi-on-sunday.html Mini marathon as part of Clean Air campaign on Oct 15 Oct 13, 2017, India Today New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Ahead of Diwali, the government will flag off a mini marathon as part of its Clean Air campaign to raise awareness about air pollution.

Unin ministers Harsh Vardhan and Mahesh Sharma will flag-off the marathon from India Gate on October 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, according to an official statement.

"The campaign is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution. The idea behind the campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so as to consider clean air as a collective responsibility.

"In order to achieve the objective of Clean India in a true sense, clean and pollution-free air needs to be a priority," the statement said.

Taking forward the momentum of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and extending the Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali initiative, the "Swachh Hawa for Swachh and Swasth Bharat" campaign, is being launched by the Ministry of Environment.

"Air pollution is one of the pressing environmental challenges being faced at present. With the onset of winters, increased emissions from various existing sources and burning of crop residues, coincides with adverse meteorological conditions," the statement said.

"The month of October 2017 is also important, as India is hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The government has been taking various steps to address the issue," it added.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mini-marathon-as-part-of-clean-air-campaign-on-oct-15/1/1068376.html

"Run for Clean air Campaign Harbinger of Positive Energy”: Union Environment minister 5 Dariyan News, Oct 15, 2017

Exhorting the children to spread the message of ‘Clean Air’ throughout the nation, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, said that the “Run for Clean Air” campaign is the harbinger of positive energy for Clean Air. With Deepawali festivities in the air, Dr. Harsh Vardhan told the gathering of students that the scientists have been asked to develop Zero-pollution fire-crackers that do not cause health hazards to children. Flagging off the “Run for Clean Air” campaign along with Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, from India Gate lawns here today, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the ill-effects of pollution cause the maximum problems for children. He added that combating pollution and protecting the environment can be effectively done through small steps by each and every citizen of the nation. The Minister pointed out that when children take a pledge, they ensure that the campaign becomes a success. Dr. Harsh Vardhan also administered a Pledge to promote Clean Air on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mahesh Sharma pointed out that Swacchata (cleanliness) has to be a collective endeavour. He added that the legacy that we leave behind in terms of Clean Air is very important. The Minister emphasised that Clean Air is crucial for the children of future generations. About 10, 000 children from various schools from Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) were present on the occasion.

The Clean Air Campaign has been launched to create a mass movement to reduce air pollution. Swachh and Swasth Bharat cannot be achieved without Swachh Hawa. The idea behind the Campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so that they consider clean air as a collective responsibility. The campaign organised today by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is an extension of the ‘Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign’. Today’s campaign coincides with the birth anniversary of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Both the Ministers paid tributes to Dr. Kalam on the occasion. Eminent singer, Ms. Durga Jasraj, sang a couple of compositions, including a song on the importance of Clean Air. Environment-friendly slogans on banners dotted the India Gate lawns. Some of the messages on posters read - “Sab milkar karo virodh, roko Paryavaran ka durupayog” (Everyone must oppose, prevent the misuse of environment), “Saansein rahi hain tham, aao Paryavaran bachayen hum” (Breathing is getting affected, come, let us protect the environment), “Mera Shahar Saaf ho, ismein sab ka haath ho” (Let my city be clean with everyone’s participation), “Hum sab ka ek hi naara, saaf-suthra desh hamara” (All of us have only one slogan - Let our nation be neat and clean)

http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/206513-Run-for-Clean-air-Campaign-Harbinger-of-Positive-Energy%E2%80%9D-Union-Environment-minister

Mini marathon flagged-off for cleaner air in Delhi DD News, Oct 15, 2017 However, little do they realise that they tend to add pollutants to the environment. To spread awareness among young people about the ill effects of bursting fire crackers, Union Minister for Environment, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, flagged-off a Mini Marathon, as part of the Clean Air campaign from the capital's iconic India Gate.

Celebrating the birth anniversary of former President, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, the campaign is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution in which thousands of students from Delhi and NCR participated to promote the cause.

Speaking on the sidelines of the mini marathon, Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said he has asked Indian scientists to develop a whole new class of fire crackers with near zero pollution. Taking forward the momentum of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Minister of State, Dr. Mahesh Sharma said that the idea behind the campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so as to consider clean air as a collective responsibility. Diwali is celebrated as a mark of triumph over evil, but after the extensive use of harmful firecrackers every year, the merriment comes to a halt, with a cover of smog for a couple of days. These students who turned up in huge number on Sunday have taken it upon themselves to clean Delhi's notorious air. http://ddinews.gov.in/national/mini-marathon-flagged-cleaner-air-delhi Mini marathon for clean air in Delhi on Sunday Oct 13, 2017, Business Standard As part of the 'Clean Air' campaign, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan will flag off a mini marathon from India Gate here on Sunday.

"With the onset of winter, increased emission from various existing sources and burning of crop residue coincides with adverse meteorological conditions," a Ministry statement said on Friday.

It said that its campaign for 'Clean Air' or "Swachh Hawa for Swachh and Swasth Bharat" is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution.

The campaign, according to the Ministry, is to take the momentum of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and extending the 'Harit Diwali' or green Diwali campaign.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/mini-marathon-for-clean-air-in-delhi-on-sunday-117101301136_1.html

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Dr. Mahesh Sharma flag-off Mini Marathon as Part of Clean Air Campaign Press Information Bureau, Oct 15, 2017 Exhorting the children to spread the message of ‘Clean Air’ throughout the nation, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, said that the “Run for Clean Air” campaign is the harbinger of positive energy for Clean Air. With Deepawali festivities in the air, Dr. Harsh Vardhan told the gathering of students that the scientists have been asked to develop Zero-pollution fire-crackers that do not cause health hazards to children. Flagging off the “Run for Clean Air” campaign along with Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, from India Gate lawns here today, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the ill-effects of pollution cause the maximum problems for children. He added that combating pollution and protecting the environment can be effectively done through small steps by each and every citizen of the nation. The Minister pointed out that when children take a pledge, they ensure that the campaign becomes a success. Dr. Harsh Vardhan also administered a Pledge to promote Clean Air on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mahesh Sharma pointed out that Swacchata (cleanliness) has to be a collective endeavour. He added that the legacy that we leave behind in terms of Clean Air is very important. The Minister emphasised that Clean Air is crucial for the children of future generations.

About 10, 000 children from various schools from Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) were present on the occasion. The Clean Air Campaign has been launched to create a mass movement to reduce air pollution. Swachh and Swasth Bharat cannot be achieved without Swachh Hawa. The idea behind the Campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so that they consider clean air as a collective responsibility. The campaign organised today by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is an extension of the ‘Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign’. Today’s campaign coincides with the birth anniversary of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Both the Ministers paid tributes to Dr. Kalam on the occasion.

Eminent singer, Ms. Durga Jasraj, sang a couple of compositions, including a song on the importance of Clean Air.

Environment-friendly slogans on banners dotted the India Gate lawns. Some of the messages on posters read - “Sab milkar karo virodh, roko Paryavaran ka durupayog” (Everyone must oppose, prevent the misuse of environment), “Saansein rahi hain tham, aao Paryavaran bachayen hum” (Breathing is getting affected, come, let us protect the environment), “Mera Shahar Saaf ho, ismein sab ka haath ho” (Let my city be clean with everyone’s participation), “Hum sab ka ek hi naara, saaf-suthra desh hamara” (All of us have only one slogan - Let our nation be neat and clean)

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171726

Union Ministers Dr. Harsh Vardhan And Mahesh Sharma Will Flag-Off Mini Marathon For Cleaner Air In Delhi NDTV, Oct 16, 2017 New Delhi: Ahead of Diwali, the government will flag off a mini marathon as part of its ‘Clean Air’ campaign to raise awareness about air pollution. Union ministers Harsh Vardhan and Mahesh Sharma will flag-off the marathon from India Gate on October 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, according to an official statement. The campaign is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution. The idea behind the campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so as to consider clean air as a collective responsibility. In order to achieve the objective of ‘Clean India‘ in a true sense, clean and pollution-free air needs to be a priority, the statement said.

Taking forward the momentum of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan‘ and extending the ‘Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali’ initiative, the “Swachh Hawa for Swachh and Swasth Bharat” campaign, is being launched by the Ministry of Environment. “Air pollution is one of the pressing environmental challenges being faced at present. With the onset of winters, increased emissions from various existing sources and burning of crop residues, coincides with adverse meteorological conditions,” the statement said. “The month of October 2017 is also important, as India is hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The government has been taking various steps to address the issue,” it added. http://swachhindia.ndtv.com/union-ministers-dr-harsh-vardhan-mahesh-sharma-will-flag-off-mini-marathon-cleaner-air-delhi-13499/

Mini marathon for clean air to be flagged off on Sunday United News of India, Oct 13, 2017 New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) On the occasion of birth anniversary of former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Environment, Dr Mahesh Sharma, will flag-off a mini marathon, as part of the clean air campaign, from India Gate on Sunday. The campaign is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution.

The idea behind the campaign is to entrust a sense of responsibility among people, so as to consider clean air as a collective responsibility.

Taking forward the momentum of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ and extending the ‘Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign’, the campaign for ‘Clean Air’ - “Swachh Hawa for Swachh and Swasth Bharat”, is being launched by the Environment Ministry. “Swachh and Swasth Bharat cannot be achieved without Swachh Hawa”.

Air pollution is one of the pressing environmental challenges being faced at present. With the onset of winters, increased emissions from various existing sources and burning of crop residues, coincides with adverse meteorological conditions.

http://www.uniindia.com/mini-marathon-for-clean-air-to-be-flagged-off-on-sunday/india/news/1017448.html

MINI MARATHON FOR CLEAN AIR IN DELHI ON OCTOBER 15

BTVI, Oct 13, 2017

New Delhi: As part of the 'Clean Air' campaign, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan will flag off a mini marathon from India Gate here on Sunday.

"With the onset of winter, increased emission from various existing sources and burning of crop residue coincides with adverse meteorological conditions," a Ministry statement said on Friday.

It said that its campaign for 'Clean Air' or "Swachh Hawa for Swachh and Swasth Bharat" is being launched to create a mass movement for reducing air pollution.

The campaign, according to the Ministry, is to take the momentum of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and extending the 'Harit Diwali' or green Diwali campaign.

http://www.btvi.in/article/read/news/36207/mini-marathon-for-clean-air-in-delhi-on-october-15

Environment Min. asks scientists to create zero-pollution crackers ANI, Oct 15, 2017

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has told Indian scientists to create zero-pollution crackers, so that people are able to enjoy Diwali without the harmful impact of crackers on the environment.

"At the India International Science festival, we told our scientists to create zero-pollution crackers in future so that they don't adversely impact the health of people and also the business of traders," Harsh Vardhan told ANI, at the "Run for Clean Air" mini marathon at the India Gate.

Notably, the national capital has not responded positively to the Supreme Court's ban on the sale of firecrackers in New Delhi and adjoining regions.

The order issued on October 9 has not only upset the Delhi residents, but also affected the business of traders.

"We can find a solution to keep everyone happy so that everyone is able to celebrate Diwali with a lot of joy, and children can enjoy their crackers also," Vardhan asserted.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, along with Union Minister Mahesh Sharma, was at the India Gate to flag off the mini marathon - "Run for Clean Air".

Speaking at the event, Vardhan said, "We are celebrating the 'Run for clean air' marathon programme on the birth anniversary of late President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, who was a great visionary. This programme is to realise the dreams of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants to deliver a new India where there is a high level of environmental protection."

Vardhan informed that the mini marathon is an initiative to send a strong message to the countrymen that each must contribute to protect and ensure our air quality.

Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi's Lodhi Road area remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday morning with prominent pollutants - PM 2.5 and PM 10. (ANI)

https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/environment-min-asks-scientists-to-create-zero-pollution-crackers201710151040260001/

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