GCCI CSR Task Force organized a session on Happiness Index – Green City on 26th June, 2023. Eminent speakers in the session were Shri Jagat Kinkhabwala, Author & Nature Conservator and Shri Nagendra Purohit, Green Conservator.
GCCI President Shri Pathik Patwari in his welcome address stated that true progress lies in building cities that are not only environmentally friendly, but also foster a sense of community, promote health and well-being and provide opportunities for growth and fulfilment. Further he mentioned we should design cities in such way which are designed with the needs of our future generation in mind. By aligning our actions with a sustainable and happiness-focused agenda, we can pave the way for a brighter and more promising future.
Giving the theme address CSR Task Force Chairperson Smt. Jayshree Mehta mentioned about the leadership of “Urban 20” initiative under “G20” given to our Ahmedabad city. She emphasised the importance of the green environment and how it would have direct impact on people’s happiness.
In his address to the session, Shri Jagat Kinkhabwala, Author & Nature Conservator emphasised how nature and our well being have been closely associated with each other and stated Happiness comes only if we are connected with the nature.
Addressing the session Shri Nagendra Purohit, Green Conservator made a detailed presentation on Health, Happiness and Green Cities. He emphasized on water management, Moisture Soil, Reviving Lakes and Wetlands for Resilience, Planning Urban Forests for Food and Medicine and Integration of Ecological Design into infrastructure and policies.
Shri Dilip Padhya, Hon. Secretary (Regional) concluded the session by vote of thanks.
