Youth walk for environment in Green Walkathon
June 5th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Hundreds of schoolchildren gathered early Sunday in the heart of the national capital for a Green Walkathon walk to mark the World Environment Day.
“The youth are the key to promoting the cause of environment. With so many children turning up for the walk, it shows the awareness on environmental issues is on the rise”, said Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, as he flagged off the march.
The walk, organised by the ministry of environment and forests, was held from India Gate to Rafi Marg in central Delhi at 6.30 a.m.
Enthusiastic students began lining up for the walk displaying catchy slogans and posters early Sunday.
“First step to save the mother earth: Stop cutting down the trees,” said Kapil Nandwani, 14, a Kannada Senior Secondary School student.
Eleven-year-old Mohit Vashistha from Ryan International said: “I have come here to spread the message to save environment and save lives.”
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