Earth Day is a day of gratitude to Mother Earth, says PM Narendra Modi

Let's take a look how other politicians expressed gratitude towards Mother Earth on Earth Day, on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

New Delhi, April 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Earth Day is a day of gratitude to Mother Earth and a day to reiterate our firm resolve to keep our planet clean and green.

"It is our duty to live in harmony with the plants, animals and birds we share the Earth with. We owe this to our future generations", PM said in a tweet.

"I hope this year's theme of 'Environmental & Climate Literacy' helps create awareness on protecting nature & natural resources", Modi tweeted.

Let's take a look how ministers, cricketers and the United Nations expressed gratitude towards Mother Earth on Earth Day, on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

#Earthday is a great occasion to pledge to plant a tree on every celebratory moment in our lives. pic.twitter.com/VrEmddaem2

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 22 April 2017

Let us strive to make this place better. #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/aqIW67ZPUG

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 22 April 2017

Guj CM appeals for sensible use of our natural resources & to keep our surroundings pollution free, clean & green on this #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/5Sbvk6jsNy

— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) 22 April 2017

Let's love our Earth like we love our homes--keep it clean, green & breathing. Do your bit--make others aware. #EarthDay #LoveEarthLoveHome pic.twitter.com/VuH8ttTQ2y

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) 22 April 2017

Proper organizational structure necessary to achieve objectives.For the first time we set up an Environment Directorate #EarthDay

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) 22 April 2017

On #EarthDay let's celebrate all the gifts the world and nature has given us & acknowledge the need for good stewardship to preserve it.

— Poonam Mahajan (@poonam_mahajan) 22 April 2017

On #EarthDay, lets commit ourselves to conserving the environment. Increased espousal of green energy is a key step in this direction.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) 22 April 2017

On this #EarthDay let's pledge to spread Environmental & Climate Literacy to protect the Nature. pic.twitter.com/fLsgYOUGaw

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) 22 April 2017

This #EarthDay, Let’s pledge to make our planet greener for a better and healthier tomorrow. #SwasthaBharat pic.twitter.com/Dg7OJaKNP9

— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) 22 April 2017

Climate change has major ramifications for everyone everywhere. #SaveOurOcean on #EarthDay & every day https://t.co/4WidMJ7pzk pic.twitter.com/yCiYVe0k8n

— United Nations (@UN) 22 April 2017

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