Mission Sustainability- Discussion with Pradip Burman, Chairman of Mobius Foundation

 WION, in partnership with Mobius Foundation, is taking the vision of the Government of India forward and launching a one-year-long social initiative called 'Mission Sustainability - Population v/s Planet'. The campaign commenced with a two-hour-long Thought Leadership Conclave on February 20, 2021. 

Technology has advanced in the last 100 years to give us television, satellites, space exploration, and instant communication through apps. But today, there is an urgency to take action, in the short and long term -- for the survival of civilisation as we know it. Although the general population is aware that the future looks bleak, the causes are not immediately apparent to the common person. But if we had to attribute the difficulty to a single cause, it is the explosion of population. The solution (mitigation), however, does not seem feasible.

Overpopulation is among the most pressing environmental issues, silently aggravating the forces behind global warming, environmental pollution, habitat loss, and consumption of finite natural resources at speeds faster than their rate of regeneration. Ecological issues are anyway just the beginning for many more problems and issues.

This conclave on WION seeks to trigger an informed and engaging debate around the dynamics of population and its bearing on economic growth and our resource-scarce planet. 

"Population explosion will cause many problems for our future generations. But there is a vigilant section of public that stops to think, before bringing a child to the world, whether they can do justice to the child, give them all that she or he wants. They have a small family and express their patriotism to the country. Let’s learn from them. There is need for social awareness.” - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, has been invited to grace the event as the chief guest and share his vision for population stabilisation and sustainable development of India. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog will also join the event and address India's population policy and family planning programme. 

The conclave will feature policy experts, demographic researchers, and academicians discussing issues like 'Human Population Growth and Climate Change', 'Population Stabilisation: The roadmap for India' and 'The Effect of Educational Intervention on Family Planning'. The list of panellists includes notable names like Pradip Burman, Chairman, Mobius Foundation; Dr M Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences; Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, PFI; Shailaja Chandra, Former Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; Kartikeya Sarabhai, Director, CEE; and Professor KS James, Director, IIPS.

First Ever Delhi based NGO talking on 'Population Control': Mobius Foundation in partnership with Zee Media Group

 NEW DELHI, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobius Foundation in partnership with WION is taking the vision of the Government of India forward, and launched a one-year-long social initiative called 'Mission Sustainability - Population v/s Planet'. The campaign commenced with a two-hour-long Thought Leadership Conclave on February 20, 2021. The launch was graced by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Amitabh Kanth, CEO, NITI AAYOG.

Expressing his satisfaction at the timely importance of holding the event, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, "More people require more resources, and as the population increases, the earth's resources deplete. The population boom has been affecting the planet and the human race in many adverse ways. People in developing countries like India, feel the impact of environmental problems more acutely." - Quoted (indiaeducationdiary.in)

On this occasion, Amitabh Kanth, CEO, NITI AAYOG said, "'Family Planning' is considered the smartest development investment. For India to realise its sustainable development goals and economic aspirations, it is important to ensure that people have informed access to contraception and quality family planning services."

The launch had visionaries and dignitaries on board from across the country, and from different fields. Mr Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, Sec. Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Dr Madhavan Nair, Sec. Ministry of Earth Science India, Ms Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India (PFI), Ms Shailaja Chandra, Former Secretary to the Government of India and Former Chief Secretary, Delhi, Mr Manu Gaur, President, Taxpayers Association of Bharat (TAXAB), Kartikeya Vikram Sarabhai, Founder and Director, CEE, Prof. Saroj Yadav Dean (Academic) NCERT, K.S. James, Director, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) were part of the launch.

The complete 2-hour launch was divided in two three robust segments, each setting up the contest of the year-long awareness programme. The three segments were:

SESSION 1: POPULATION VS PLANET: SUSTAINING THE BALANCE

SESSION 2: POPULATION STABILISATION: THE ROAD MAP

SESSION 3: EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

To watch the launch, visit: https://youtu.be/ADEA06gbUv4

There was an exclusive one-on-one fireside chat with the Chairman of Mobius Foundation, Mr. Pradip Burman, where he mentioned that the "Mobius Foundation is focusing on two main objectives EDUCATION and POPULATION STABILISATION and emphasised that two solutions which can be implemented right away are RECYCLING and RENEWABLE ENERGY. If we can attain 100% of these two things, then our problem is solved."

Dr Ram Boojh, CEO, Mobius Foundation along with other panellists shed light on why we should focus on education and awareness around 'Population Stabilisation'. Points brought in focus were 'education leads to lower birth rates and slows population growth. This makes it easier for countries to develop. A more-educated workforce also makes poverty eradication and economic growth easier to achieve. The literacy rate is directly proportional to the fertility rate. Lack of formal education on matters related to population, like family planning, sexual education, reproductive behaviour, cultural and social values, and contraception is missing from the educational structure. This should not be a controversial subject, rather taken to the younger generation and young couples openly.

Mobius Foundation with this campaign is working to put the spotlight back on human population growth. Programme is titled "MISSION SUSTAINABILITY- POPULATION VS. PLANET" for English audience on WION Channel and "संभलना ज़रूरी है - जनसंख्या बनाम प्रकृति" for Hindi and regional audience on Zee News and it's regional network. Under this campaign, topics on how over population is responsible for exerting pressure in these areas or developing these issues are Climate Change, Bio Diversity and Natural Resources, Energy Crisis, Air Pollution, Jobs and Housing, Water Pollution, Depletion of Non-Renewable Resources, Education and Empowerment, Waste Generation, Education, Over Consumption Patterns etc. 

About the Mobius Foundation:

The Mobius Foundation is a non-profit organisation, committed to supporting sustainability, empowering technologies, strengthening systems, encouraging healthy behaviour and   focusing on education. The Foundation intends to create sustainable, culturally relevant   solutions, enabling communities to break longstanding practices that are detrimental to human existence. The Mobius Foundation has been working in India since 2015, collaborating with a diverse range of civil society partners and NGO partners to contribute to achieving a sustainable India.

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Karnataka ranked sixth in UN sustainable development

 Green champion and social change-maker, Pradip Burman’s views on this…

Karnataka is the frontrunner in achieving clean water & sanitation, life on land, peace and justice with a Sustainable Development Goals score of 66.

Ranked 6th in the country in the SDG category set by the United Nations Organisation.

According to the recent news Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who released the Strategies and Action Plan 2030 encouraged the officials “to strive to do better in meeting the SDGs set by UNO.” Mr Pradip Burman view the plan has been designed very innovatively, however the performance of plan implementation can be managed more effectively.

The state has achieved a 52 on a scale of 100 for poverty- below the national average. The state also scored a 54, slightly above the national average of 48 in ‘Zero Hunger’ goal. The report suggested a low productivity in agriculture.

The action plan has given us an effective roadmap that other metropolitan and even non-metropolitan cities can follow up with. The living conditions of all people, foster a cleaner environment, ensure better health, good education and provide nutritional food.

Chief secretary, T M Vijay Bhaskar said that this operation involved separate committees consisting of senior officials on achieving the 17 UN-designated SDGs suggested by the NITI Aayog. “Karnataka had secured 66 points to achieve the sixth rank as per the SDG India Index 2919 released by the NITI Aayog. Efforts are being made to improve the performance in the areas where the state’s achievement was below par.”

I believe it is this sort of effort and consistency that is required to elevate our country and achieve at least some level of success in SDG development. This is something that is highly required. Only then can we expect significant amount of change and progress.

Why do I need Property Insurance and Home Insurance in Canada?

 Are you someone who is living in Canada? If yes, you have to have property insurance and home insurance as soon as possible. But if you still don’t know what home insurance and property insurance is, then I have got you covered.

Before knowing the importance of home insurance and property insurance, we need to know the definition of these words. Home insurance is a type of policy that covers all the damages and losses to an individual’s house and its contents. On the other hand, Property Insurance is a policy that will help you to face damages, including fire damage, earthquake damage, boiler damage, etc.

1. Property Insurance: Before buying a land property in Canada, you want to be sure about that place you are buying. Some of the reasons to purchase property insurance in Canada are listed below.

· Loss of property — Today, there are more than 1000 possible ways which can damage your property. Damage due to windstorms, explosions, and water damage will be covered by property insurance. For example — due to a flood, if your property was damaged, it will be the responsibility of property insurance.

· General Liability coverage — Liability coverage is helpful if someone is injured on your property because of you, and you are legally responsible for their damage. For example — if your house is burnt or fire in your house affects the unit of the neighbourhood. This damage will be covered by General Liability insurance.

· Compensates damage or loss of property — Property insurance compensates for any loss or damage or property loss. It applies only if the loss is sudden and is not because of your mistake.

2. Home insurance — Home insurance helps to protect your home and its contents due to theft, loss, and damage to your home. There are some additional benefits you will be given if you have home insurance in Canada. Some of the reasons to buy home insurance in Canada are listed below.

· Protection of home — When you buy home insurance in Canada, you protect yourself from all the expenses you need to compensate for the damage after a misshapen like a hurricane, fire, flood, earthquake, etc.

· Protection of your personal belongings — When you buy home insurance in Canada, it protects you from damage or loss to your personal belongings like electronic items, furniture, and appliances in case of theft, fire, and any natural disasters. For example, if your home belongings are affected by any natural disaster, they will be taken care of by home insurance.

· Living cost coverage — It helps if your home is damaged due to natural or man-made disasters and your home is no longer a place where you can live. Home insurance ensures to cover all your extra expenses. For example, when your home caught fire due to inadequate reasons and you have to shift to a lodge, the insurance companies will handle hotel expenses.

That’s all. Now you know everything about the property and home insurance. However, it is always advisable to buy insurance policies from the trusted insurance companies in Canada like Ches Special Risk.

Established in 2004, Ches Special Risk is the best insurance solution provider in Canada. With their extensive knowledge in the insurance sector, they help retail brokers identify unique risks associated with their personal and professional life. Their experienced agents help provide solutions regarding any risk exposure. To know more about their insurance policies, visit their website here.

Mission Sustainability: Population Vs Planet- Mobius foundation

 ‘Mission Sustainability – Population v/s Planet’ is a social cause initiative on WION in partnership with the Mobius Foundation. The thought leadership conclave seeks to trigger an informed and engaging debate around the dynamics of population and its bearing on and our resource-scarce planet.

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 Pradip Burman is the chairman of Dabur, Nepal, an influential leader, sworn environmentalist and a crusader of sustainability. He has been a great observant all his life and has adapted a keen interest in protecting the environment through his NGO, Mobius Foundation.

The traditional practices are ruining the environment. Thus to protect it, Mr Pradip Burman encourages people to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives. According to him, the top 3 small changes people should make in their daily life to save the environment are as follows:

1. To reduce the use of single-use plastics

According to Mr Pradip Burman, there was this ever-existing pandemic before the covid-19 outbreak. It is environmental pollution due to plastic.

Plastics are used in our everyday life for various purposes in the form of packets, carry bags, bottles, containers, covers and many more. Most of these plastics are single-use and are thrown away right after their usage. These single-use plastics travel to various water bodies and landscapes and pollute these areas. The soil loses its quality, the water is filled with garbage, and there is no place for the plants and animals to breathe. This entire process disturbs the ecosystem.

To avoid this, Mr Pradip Burman encourages people to replace single-use plastics with reusable products like cloth bags, metal containers, reusable plastic bottles, paper packets, etc. These products should be adopted in our lifestyle to make it a habit to save the environment.

2. To be more responsible towards the environment.

When humanity was suffering from the Covid-19 outbreak, the environment was healing, the species returned to their natural habitat, the water bodies were getting cleaned, and the skies were clear even through our balconies. Mr Pradip Burman guided people to reflect on these changes happening in our surroundings and the reasons behind them.

Human bodies are resistant to disease when it is fit and taken care of properly. Similarly, the environment becomes immune to climate change and other effects when not exposed to pollution. This shows that the state of the environment is directly connected with us.

The pandemic has shown this positive side to humans. Such positivity helps us fight any crisis. Imagining our relationship with nature, it is our responsibility to take necessary precautions to save the environment.

3. To have family planning.

Overpopulation is one of the top concerns in the rise of climate change. Some of the cities in India don't have space to breathe due to the high population and their toxic habits. The roads are covered with vehicles emitting gases, there is no proper dumping ground, plastic waste is increasing, and thus carbon footprint is at an all-time high.

Mr Pradip Burman saw this concern and encouraged people to take preventive measures to curb overpopulation. He started the initiative 'Project Akar' to spread awareness about family planning and its various benefits to the environment. This initiative educates newly married couples and unmarried youngsters in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh about using contraceptives.

Mother nature is our first home. It has already been harmed enough by humans. To let it heal, adopt these practices by Mr Pradip Burman to save the planet from destroying completely.

Top 10 NGOs In Delhi That Working for Environment Protection

 Environment concerns in 2021 have only risen, and it is badly affecting climate. To curb such issues, environmental NGOs are undertaking selfless activities to protect our planet. The top 10 environmental NGOs in Delhi are as follows:

1. Mobius Foundation

Mobius Foundation is one of the best NGOs in Delhi that organizes campaigns promoting sustainability and environment protection. Their awareness programs encourage sustainable practices like renew, re-use and replace non-renewable resources. They want to eradicate overpopulation and educate younger generations about the importance of sustainable practices through introducing green schools. 

2. Help Delhi Breathe

Help Delhi Breathe is the top NGO in Delhi to reduce air pollution and improve air quality. These initiatives will let the residents breathe fresh air and reduce diseases like asthma and lung ailments. To overcome air pollution, HDB organizes campaigns to educate people about the consequences and the necessities.

3. Delhi Greens

Delhi Greens is the best home-grown environmental NGO in India that aims to preserve natural resources. They spread the values of environmentalism and its benefits for future generations. They focus on educating the residents of Delhi about sustainable development and climate change. 

4. Being Green

Based in New Delhi, Being Green is a well known NGO in Delhi that focuses on living sustainably through efficient habits in a Green Society. People interested in volunteering can contact them as they are always looking for participation from environmental enthusiasts who can bring change to society.

5. Clear Air Asia

This NGO works in cities that are highly air polluted and need immediate action to survive. One such city is Delhi. They have been incorporated in Delhi to bring change by raising awareness about collaboration and unity among organizations in sustaining the planet.

6. Chintan

Spreading the values of knowledge, action and activism, Chintan is an NGO working for environment protection in India. They work towards reducing air pollution, recycling, waste management, and making the world a better place to live. Recently Chintan has introduced an initiative to educate waste pickers about waste management.

7. Toxics Link

Toxics Link is one of the top environmental NGOs in Delhi that works towards a toxic-free environment. Toxins such as lead, chemicals, paints, mercury, pesticides, medical waste, plastic, etc., are harmful to the nourishment of the environment. Their programs aim at eliminating these toxins from the environment.

8. Environics Trust

This NGO focuses on researching the problems related to the environment and human behaviour. These researches are later used in building innovative community development campaigns. Environics also offers these research services to local, state, national and international institutions and works with communities affected by industrialization and mining.

9. Swechha 

Swechha is a youth-led NGO working for environmental protection in India. Their mission is to create awareness campaigns and spread the value of 'be the change' for the environment among the citizens. They also focus on eradicating water and air pollution through sustainable practices. Anyone can volunteer in their programs.

10. SankalpTaru Foundation

SankalpTaru Foundation is a leading NGO in Delhi, solely focusing on planting trees and spreading greenery in metropolitan cities like Delhi and Bangalore. But they encourage people to plant trees in their vicinity, and once it's done, the volunteers can contact them for the certificate of appreciation.