Accounts Quote by Narendra Modi
“People must understand the Clean Ganga program, as an economic activity also. The Gangetic plains account for 40% of our population. They have over one hundred towns, and thousands of villages.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Clean Ganga Initiative, India, 2015
The speaker frames the Ganga cleaning effort as both environmental and economic, vital for the densely populated plains.
In simple terms: Cleaning the river also boosts the economy of the region.
Key Takeaway
Support the program as a dual benefit for ecology and livelihoods.
Themes
environment
economy
public policy
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
policy
activist
When to use this quote
- government meetings
- community workshops
- business forums
- educational campaigns
Key Concepts
sustainable development
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economic incentives be aligned with ecological preservation?
- What role can local communities play in sustaining the program?
A Different Perspective
Economic gains may not immediately offset environmental costs.
