He also emphasized on the devastating effects of deforestation, pollution and the reckless use of natural resources.

Instead, the RSS supremo called for an urgent need to shift towards more sustainable practices ingrained in Indian traditions.

AAEA President Er Kailash Sarma, along with Working President Er NJ Thakuria and Secretary Er Inamul Hye, fully backed Bhagwat’s ideals.

They urged the Assam government to launch a large-scale initiative to encourage the adoption of rainwater harvesting across the state.

Assam, being a rain-fed state, can lead by example for water-scarce regions worldwide, which may suffer from water scarcity by 2050, Sarma suggested.