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LAHORE, Jul 14 (APP):On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, ‘Mera Punjab Smog Free’ Chief Minister Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme has been launched by taking durable steps for the improvement of environment in Punjab.
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”We need to undertake steps collectively for the permanent elimination of smog. Under the Smog-Free Punjab Initiative, the young graduates will render distinctive community service. The graduates completing their degrees in the last two years can apply.”
The CM added the internees will be paid Rs25,000 scholarship per month under the Chief Minister Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme. It provides a platform for community service and environmental protection.
The CM said registration in the Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme can be done by 20th July 2024. The youths between the ages of 18 and 25 will be awarded ‘Community Service Certificate’ on the completion of their internship programme. The Community Service Certificate will be given on behalf of the Environment Protection Department and Punjab Higher Education Commission.
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif appealed to citizens to support the government in its efforts for resolving a serious and hazardous issue of smog. She urged to undertake maximum plantation along with mitigating smoke emission from the vehicles and factories. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif exhorted to reduce the usage of plastic and refrain from burning the crops stubble and residue.
She queried,” If we do not strive to make our environment clean today then when and who will undertake it.” CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,” InshaAllah, Punjab government’s result-oriented steps will reduce the intensity of smog during the current year.”