Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day reiterated his commitment to work towards a cleaner healthier and prosperous planet. "On International Day of Mother Earth, we all express gratitude to our planet for the abundance of care and compassion. Let us pledge to work towards a cleaner, healthier & more prosperous planet. A shout out to all those working at the forefront to defeat COVID-19. #EarthDay2020" he tweeted.
Celebrated since 1970 on this day, the day marks support for environmental protection across the globe. On this day, environmentalists organise events and seminars to educate people about the well being of the ecosystem that we live in. Schoolchildren take part in rallies to aware people while songs and dance are performed in which artists embrace nature. Celebrations include activities such as Citizen Science, advocacy, art, education and global cleanup.