Actress Shruti Haasan is Brand Ambassador for WWF India

Actress Shruti Haasan has been roped in as Indian Brand Ambassador of the World Wide Fund for Nature—India (WWF India). On World Zoonoses Day on Tuesday, the actress emphasized the importance of the planet's well-being.

On the occasion of World Zoonoses Day, Shruti Haasan has been named as the brand ambassador of WWF India. The actress, who is a youth icon, also appealed to all on this occasion to work towards mending the broken relationship with nature to avoid the next pandemic. She also urged people to conserve and protect nature by taking small steps to spread awareness on the issue of conservation. Shruti is quite outspoken on social issues she believes in.“Environment conservation is the single most important thing that should be on our minds. Our well-being is connected intrinsically to the well-being of our planet. I am honored and privileged to be able to use my voice in a positive way for a cause that is so important. I am glad to be associated with WWF India as Brand Ambassador and the remarkable work that has been done diligently and persistently in raising awareness on conservation over the decades,” said Shruti.

WWF India has been committed to conserving the natural environment by working in critical regions. Sharing his thoughts, Ravi Singh, Secretary-General and CEO, WWF India, said: "As we tackle the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, it is crucial that we, as a global community, take steps to reduce the risks of a future pandemic."

"On behalf of the entire team at WWF India, I welcome Shruti Haasan on board as Brand Ambassador and thank her for lending her support to the organization's efforts to encourage people to participate and contribute towards conservation, restoration, and protection of nature. We look forward to a fruitful association," he added. (IANS) The connection or link between human health and nature cannot be denied, therefore, we must look at sustainable methods of living and learn to co-exist.