Yogi Priyavrat Animesh participated as the Guest of Honour in the valedictory session of the International River Congress held from November 8-9, 2024, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event was co-organized by the South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development (SAIARD) and the National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, under the Ministry of Education, Government of Sri Lanka.
The Congress brought together scholars, environmentalists, and policymakers from across the globe to discuss the significance of rivers in sustaining ecosystems and supporting human civilization. Notable dignitaries in attendance included Dr. Roy Choudhury, Professor Mrs. Prashanthi Narangoda, and Professor Ankuran Dutta, all of whom contributed valuable insights on the importance of river conservation and sustainable water management practices.
In his address, Yogi Priyavrat Animesh emphasized the need for a holistic approach to river conservation, stressing the profound cultural and environmental importance of rivers. He spoke passionately about rivers as lifelines of human existence, essential for biodiversity, agriculture, and cultural heritage. Yogi Animesh also underscored the urgency of collaborative action in river management to prevent water scarcity and ecological imbalance, advocating for sustainable practices that respect natural ecosystems.
The session concluded with a call to action for international collaboration and community involvement to ensure the preservation of rivers for future generations. The event highlighted the shared responsibility of nations to protect their water resources and emphasized the significance of knowledge-sharing and cooperative initiatives for river sustainability.
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