President Pranab Mukherjee today condoled the death of union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave, saying his tenure was distinguished by extensive efforts to conserve nature and protect the environment.
Anil Madhav Dave rendered commendable service to the nation as a Rajya Sabha member, and Minister of State (independent charge), Ministry of Environment, Mr Mukherjee said in a statement.
"He made important contribution as member of various Parliamentary Committees during his eight years as a Rajya Sabha member. His tenure as Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Environment was distinguished by extensive efforts to conserve nature and protect environment," Mr Mukherjee said in a condolence message to Anil Madhav Dave's brother, Abhay Dave.
At 100 Million, PM Modi Is Most-Followed World Leader On X Today "Web Of Lies": M Kharge Counters PM's '8 Crore Jobs In 4 Years' Remark PM Modi Attends Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's 'Shubh Aashirwad' Ceremony Trainee IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Recalled To Academy, Training Put On Hold Under-Fire Trainee IAS Officer Accuses Pune Collector Of Harassment Meet Indian-Origin Usha Chilukuri Vance, Wife Of Trump's Vice President Pick Four In Five Americans Fear Country Is Sliding Into Chaos: Polls Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.39 Lakh Admission Deadline Extended For EWS And Special Needs Children Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.