Overview
- Speaking in New Delhi at the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026 on March 6, the Lok Sabha Speaker outlined a cross-cutting sustainability agenda.
- He framed development and environmental protection as complementary priorities rather than competing goals.
- Birla promoted the mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, Recharge, Recycle” to guide practical water conservation.
- He cited the Catch the Rain campaign and the Jal Jeevan Mission, emphasizing Janbhagidari from panchayats to Parliament for program success.
- He highlighted progress in solar, wind and green hydrogen as strengthening India’s climate commitments, while calling for scientific thinking, transparent governance, youth engagement and international cooperation.