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Role of youth in nation-building and environmental protection crucial: Rahul Narwekar

Nagpur, Feb 15 (UNI Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Sunday emphasized that the role of young people in nation-building and environmental protection is extremely important.
Narwekar urged the youth to take a leadership role in promoting sustainable development.
Addressing participants at the concluding session of the Fourth National Environmental Youth Parliament 2026, Narwekar stated, “Protecting the environment is our duty and public participation is essential in environmental conservation. If India’s youth are empowered, the country can excel in all spheres.”
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