CB BureauTo initiate environment-friendly campaigns in India, Environment
and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has appointed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra
as national green ambassador.
‘I have been talking to Priyanka about how she can be a part
of environment-friendly campaigns nationally and be involved with projects such
as tiger conservation and river cleaning, especially the Ganga river. I have
said that this would be like her public service.
She has been very kind and has given her consent for it,’ Ramesh
said at a press conference in Delhi.
At present, Chopra is the green ambassador for NDTV-Toyota’s
environment campaign Greenathon.
Agreeing to be national ambassador, Chopra said, ‘Small
efforts by individuals go a long way in keeping the surroundings clean and
green. I would never want that my children or grandchildren don’t
see forests or not go for picnics in gardens. People should not throw tissues
and garbage on the streets. Small things do make a difference.’