Accepting the award, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the honour to all nations working to combat climate change. He reaffirmed India's commitment to protecting the oceans, promoting sustainable development, and supporting Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through global cooperation.

Vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly face a significantly higher risk during heatwaves. Ensuring they remain indoors during peak heat, are dressed in light clothing, and receive adequate fluids is crucial. Special care must be taken never to leave children inside parked vehicles, as temperatures inside can rise rapidly to fatal levels within minutes.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajeshwar Singh Chandel emphasized that medicinal plants have the potential to significantly enhance farmers’ income and strengthen the rural economy. He called for systematic collaboration between departments and farmers to prioritize threatened and endangered species. Highlighting land constraints, he advocated intensive cultivation, intercropping, and adoption of natural farming practices, along with strong quality assurance mechanisms and supply chain development.

Discussions focused on lessons from recent disasters in Himachal Pradesh, particularly the events of 2023 and 2025. Experts highlighted the importance of integrated risk assessment, resilient reconstruction and improved preparedness, drawing on findings from Post Disaster Needs Assessments conducted in the state.

"There is now a temporary respite but the struggle to save the Aravallis from the machinations of the Modi Government to open it up to mining, real estate, and other activities will have to be resisted in a sustained manner. Today's Supreme Court directive gives a flicker of hope," he added.

The Vice-President recalled his visit to the Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib to pay his humble respects on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He described Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji as a beacon of moral courage whose life and sacrifice belong to all of humanity.

Both leaders reviewed the economic partnership between the two countries. They discussed cooperation in the fields of Digital Public Infrastructure, mining, critical minerals and clean energy. Prime Minister Modi stated that Indian companies, as trusted partners have invested over 5 billion dollars in the Ethiopian economy, especially in essential sectors of manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, creating over 75,000 local jobs.

Appreciating the film, the Governor said that such creative efforts are very important to spread awareness about protecting the environment, especially among children. He said that Himachal Pradesh is rich in natural beauty and it is the duty of everyone to protect and preserve nature. He added that films like “Crossings” play a meaningful role in promoting environmental awareness and deserve appreciation.

The Sides noted with satisfaction the resilience of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and the convergent and complementary approaches of their foreign policy priorities, and reaffirmed their commitment for further strengthening it. They stressed that India and Russia as major powers will continue to strive for global peace and stability in a multipolar world as well as in a multipolar Asia.

Departments were instructed to conduct fire audits, maintain winter-specific traffic plans, ensure equipment maintenance, protect water pipes, and keep communication systems (ISAT/VSAT/VHF) in working condition. District administrations were also advised to strengthen coordination with SDRF, NDRF, Army, Air Force, ITBP, CISF, and SSB for emergency support.