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PANJIM: Chief Justice of India Dr D Y Chandrachud said that living life in oneness with nature can help people to combat challenges posed by climate change. The effect of climate change can be seen everywhere and it is affecting the most marginalised sections of society, he said.
Chandrachud was speaking after releasing a book titled ‘Traditional Trees of Bharat’ compiled and edited by Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai at a programme held at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, on Saturday.
Chandrachud opined that nature lives in the present therefore one should use natural resources as much as it is needed and should not exploit nature for the sake of future needs. He appreciated the efforts of Governor Pillai in compiling the book based on traditional trees. The book resonates the importance of nature in the human life. Trees are interconnected with humans and nature. Information regarding various traditional trees incorporated in the book glorifies strong ties between human culture and mother earth.
Chandrachud congratulated Governor Pillai for his remarkable work in the field of literature. He also appreciated various social initiatives implemented by the Governor towards the service of common people.
Governor Sreedharan Pillai lauded the efforts of CJI Dr Chandrachud for promoting local languages in the judicial system. He said that the decision to translate more than 10,000 Supreme Court judgments into local languages is a commendable initiative by which common people will be able to access the legal judgments in their own local languages. India has a vibrant democracy where in Indian Constitution has always received maximum respect from the Indian courts through its functioning, Pillai added.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the book ‘Traditional Trees of Bharat’ signifies the deeply rooted connection of people to culture and nature. The book contains information about traditional trees that will help in promoting the ecological heritage of the country.
Earlier, Secretary to Governor, M R M Rao, IAS welcomed the gathering.
The book contains various articles authored by well-known environmentalists, researchers and scholars in the fields of history, ecology and nature. The book is based on a symposium ‘Traditional Trees of India’ which was held recently at Raj Bhavan.