KUWAIT: The weeklong 'India Environment Week,' hosted by Indian embassy, Kuwait was concluded with a grand finale on June 9. The event sought to highlight India's contribution to climate action and generate awareness on climate change which is one of the most crucial challenges the world faces today.

In his opening remarks, Indian Ambassador Sibi George underscored India government's commitments to combat climate change through its several programs and schemes including National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change to support the areas that are vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change etc. He underlined the significant progress India has made in its efforts to save the planet, a press release issued by the embassy said.

During the week, the embassy organized a series of activities which commenced on 5 June with the symbolic planting of a mango tree at India House. The embassy highlighted the rich flora and fauna of India, shared information on Indian Ocean, India's rivers and islands and its herbs. Daily online quizzes, painting and drawing competition and presentations on India's successful climate action were also held during the week.

An exhibition on Indian herbal medicinal plants was inaugurated by the ambassador along with the resident ambassadors present at the celebrations. During the event, a speech by Prime Minister of India at the launch of LiFE movement was shown to the audience. The ambassador felicitated the winners of painting and drawing competition and daily online quiz conducted during the week.

Indian dance school Anjali School of Dance presented classical dance items in Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi styles in addition to a few semi-classical items. The event was attended by many resident ambassadors and members of diplomatic community in Kuwait, media persons and members of the Indian community. The event witnessed enthusiastic response with people from different walks of life in Kuwait participating virtually as well as physically, the release added.