Chief Minister in his message issued on the occasion  of World Environment Day said that the environment conservation was possible only  through a consorted effort by all.
Mr. Bahuguna said that the State Government was  serious about environment conservation and called on the people to contribute  in environment conservation.  He pointed  out that unscientific exploitation of natural resources has led to the  degradation of environment around the entire world. He said that one could make  significant contribution towards conservation of environment by keeping in mind  small things. Mr. Bahuguna said that the natural resources ought to be utilized  maintaining balance between development and environment. 
Chief Minister Bahuguna said that Uttarakhand had  important role in the safety of environment. Expressing his concern over forest  fire that took place every year in the state, he asserted that government,  local public representatives and NGOs should come together to save forest. He  also laid emphasis on keeping rivers pollution free.
