Stalin, Yadav discusses sustainable development issues

Chennai: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav discussed sustainable development issues concerning Tamil Nadu with Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Friday.

The minister also released a book: 'Biodiversity and Importance of Mangrove Ecosystem' authored by scientists from the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF). "Met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Shri @mkstalin.

We discussed issues related to the sustainable development of the state and welfare of our Shram Yogis in Tamil Nadu," Yadav said in a tweet.

State Environment and Climate Change Minister Siva V Meyyanathan and Additional Chief Secretary of Environment, Climate Change and Forests Supriya Sahu were among those who participated in the meeting.

Yadav, who participated in a function held at MSSRF, released the book 'Biodiversity and Importance of Mangrove Ecosystem', which provides a comprehensive overview of the mangrove ecosystem in India and is available for young readers in three languages - English, Tamil and Telugu, a release from the foundation said.

The book can be downloaded from the MSSRF website: www.mssrf.org. It contains simple descriptions to explain mangrove species across India, medicinal uses of mangroves and several wildlife creatures that thrive in the ecosystem. (PTI)