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Indian Consulate hosts Gandhi Jayanti at Central Park

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
n the occasion of the 154th Birth
Anniversary of Mahatma Gand-
Ohi, the Consulate General of India
in New York, in partnership with ReNew,
organized a ceremony dedicating a bench
to Mission LiFE, i.e. Lifestyle for Environ-
ment, at the iconic Central Park.
Mission LiFE was launched by the In-
dian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in
the presence of United Nations Secretary
General Mr. Antonio, Guterres in Octo-
ber 2022. First proposed by Prime Minister
Modi at COP 26 in Glasgow, Mission LiFE
is envisioned as an India-led global mass
movement that will nudge individual and
collective action to protect and preserve
the environment. It aims to bring people
and communities together in the endeavor
to adopt environment-friendly daily habits
and practices. With emphasis on reducing,
recycling and reusing, Mission LiFE aims
to build a sustainable and a cleaner and
greener planet.
The event witnessed the Indian Consul
General Randhir Jaiswal speaking about
India’s initiatives in the field of sustainabil-
ity and climate action. He also emphasised
on the symbolism of dedicating the bench
to mission LiFE on Birth Anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi, a strong proponent
of harmony between man and nature.
Mrs. Vaishali Sinha, Co-Founder and
Chairperson Sustainability, ReNew, one of
the largest renewable energy companies in
India, spoke about the mission of ReNew
to lead the sustainability movement by en-
gaging the people of India and around the
world.
New York City Commissioner for In-
ternational Affairs, Mr. Edward Mermel-
stein graced the occasion and paid tribute
to Mahatma Gandhi. Referring to the
bench as a reminder of Gandhi ji’e en-
during legacy urging us towards the world
shaped by non-violence compassion and
unity and renew commitment to a sustain-
able world.
The event also saw the presence and
attendance of several Consuls generals and
members of the diplomatic community.
A large number of representatives from
the industry, Indian diaspora and media
joined the event, and committed to mission
LiFE and for creating a green or planet.
Earlier in the day, the Consulate Gen-
eral, in partnership with Bharatiya Bhavan,
organized an event to offer floral tributes to
Gandhi ji’s Statue at the Union Square in
downtown Manhattan. They were joined by
members of the Indian-American Commu-
nity and friends of India in the celebrations.

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