Visakhapatnam, June 26 -- Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat on Friday called for a holistic approach to sustainability that integrates environmental protection, economic growth and public participation, saying it is the need of the hour for achieving long-term development.

Addressing the Second Edition of the CII Andhra Pradesh Sustainability Summit 2026, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, the MP said sustainability extends beyond climate action to include food security, soil health, water conservation, urban planning and responsible industrial development.

He stressed the need to eliminate food adulteration through stronger monitoring mechanisms while promoting sustainable agricultural practices to improve soil hea...