New Delhi, June 5 (TIWN) On World Environment Day on Wednesday, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the leaders who expressed their commitment to ensure a cleaner planet.

"Our planet and environment is something we all cherish greatly. Today, on World Environment Day, we reiterate our commitment to ensure a cleaner planet. Living in harmony with nature will lead to a better future," Modi tweeted.

He also shared a video where he can be seen visiting various places with natural beauty.

The day has been celebrated annually since 1974 across the globe for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.