Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has said, India has emerged as a global leader in combating climate change and conserving the environment.<br />'' <br />''Addressing a press conference on achievements of 9 years of the Ministry in New Delhi today, he said, the country has emerged as a leader on global stage and voice of global south through initiatives like International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Leadership of Industry Transition which has been envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br />'' <br />''Mr Yadav said, India's international presence in conservation efforts is not only limited to climate change but also in the domain of biodiversity conservation with initiatives like recently launched by International Big Cats Alliance. He highlighted how through action-oriented approaches like Project Cheetah, India is not only undoing its historical wrong but taking resolute steps to bring out tangible changes at the grassroots. Mr Yadav further emphasized that through initiatives like PARIVESH portal, the government has ensured that technological advancements are helping to bring transparency to the decision-making process.<br />''<br />''The Minister said the Environment Clearances are being processed after due appraisal by the Expert Committees and are being issued in less than 75 days as compared to 600 days it took in 2014. Mr Yadav said, Mission Life, a mantra coined by  Prime Minister at Glasglow – COP 26 propagating sustainable lifestyle has received acknowledgment and appreciation at the global level.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He highlighted the success of Mission LiFE portal, which has been created to document the individual contribution to tackling climate change propagating Jan Bhaagidari Movement, had shown remarkable participation of around 2 crores.</span><br />