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Growth should not be at cost of environment

Posted by: xamboli, 13. February 2012 - 12:41
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Ahead of a meeting with environment ministers of BASIC countries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said growth is important for the people but should take place in a way which does not harm the environment.

"Economic growth is essential for the people, but we cannot allow growth to be pursued in a manner which damages our environment," the PM said on Twitter, according to the PMO.

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