Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that climate change has emerged as a serious challenge before the entire world. Countries across the globe, along with international organisations, are promoting research and innovation to find effective solutions to this growing concern. He said that in a major step towards making Haryana more climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable, the State Government has proposed the establishment of the ‘Haryana Green Climate Resilient Fund’ with a seed provision of Rs. 100 crore in the Budget for 2026-27.
The Minister said that a State-level World Environment Day programme will be organised in Gurugram on June 5, 2026. During the programme, various initiatives being undertaken by the State Government for environmental conservation, green development and climate change mitigation will be highlighted.
Rao Narbir Singh said that the theme for this year’s World Environment Day is “Inspired by Nature – For Climate, For Our Future.” The theme emphasises reducing the impact of climate change, conserving and restoring ecosystems, promoting clean energy, adopting sustainable lifestyles and strengthening global cooperation for a secure future.
He said that the proposed Green Climate Fund will play an important role in promoting zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation, urban greening, climate-resilient agriculture and nature-based solutions across the state. The Minister further said that the Haryana Government has launched a special mission-mode initiative to make the 313-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna River passing through the state pollution-free.
Under the mission, which will be chaired by Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini, efforts will be made to enhance sewage treatment capacity, prevent the discharge of untreated waste, ensure real-time monitoring of industrial units, conserve riverbanks, develop green belts and promote groundwater recharge. He said that by 2026-27, scientific treatment of all drain water flowing into the Yamuna will be ensured, to achieve the goal of a clean and pollution-free river.
Expressing confidence in these initiatives, Rao Narbir Singh said they would give a new direction to environmental conservation in Haryana and help the state move rapidly towards sustainable, inclusive and green development. He also appealed to the people to make environmental protection a part of their daily lives and avoid the use of single-use plastic.