FLO members discuss environment issues with US delegation

LUCKNOW:The Lucknow-Kanpur chapter of FICCI Ladies Organisation welcomed the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) delegation to Lucknow.

The seven-member delegation arrived in India on November 30 to visit Delhi, Lucknow and Bangalore. Renuka Tandon, chairperson FLO Lko-Knp, organised an interaction between the delegation and a few lady entrepreneur members from FLO.

Issues regarding environment were discussed during the meeting, said Tandon. “I believe it is essential to make the public aware of the formidable consequences of environmental degradation. If corrective measures are not undertaken, it would result in the extinction of life,” she said. Tandon said the solution is the smart city project contemplated by the government. The government is focusing on green growth, which is needed to pro-

THE SEVEN-MEMBER DELEGATION ARRIVED IN INDIA ON NOV 30 TO VISIT DELHI, LUCKNOW AND BANGALORE

mote sustainable growth and reverse the process of environmental degradation and natural resource depletion.

FICCI is the exchange partner for this programme since 2015. American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) organises exchange programmes for emerging leaders from across the United States and around the world. In India, as the exchange partner, FICCI organises a 10-day programme for the delegation covering Delhi and two other cities. The programme includes interactions with elected and appointed officials, policy experts, industry captains, and community leaders through meetings, round table discussions, and social and cultural activities.