Jammu: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday (June 16) launched a bio-plastic carry bag developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the polythene-free Jammu initiative, and said that “swachhta” has become the priority of the government. He said that the cleanliness campaign is leading the country, especially urban centres, on the path of sustainable growth and development. Minister Puri said while addressing the gathering,
Today, ‘swachhta’ (cleanliness) has become the priority of the government. It has become the very principle for effective implementation of all other government schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has converted the challenges of urbanisation into opportunities, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lauded the DRDO for developing the bio-plastic carry bag as an alternative to polythene bags. He said,
It is a significant step towards transforming urban landscape, faster sustainable development and ease of living of citizens
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The Lt Governor said,
This edible and water soluble bag is the best alternative to curb growing menace of plastic pollution
He called upon people from every section of society and all stakeholders to discharge their duties towards nature and rededicate themselves to realise the goals of sustainable growth.
The Lt Governor added,
The youth will play a crucial role in combating climate change and building a sustainable future. The youth will also lead the communities to reduce the plastic pollution and to strengthen economic, commercial and social activities in our cities
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NDTV – Dettol have been working towards a clean and healthy India since 2014 via the Banega Swachh India initiative, which is helmed by Campaign Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan. The campaign aims to highlight the inter-dependency of humans and the environment, and of humans on one another with the focus on One Health, One Planet, One Future – Leaving No One Behind. It stresses on the need to take care of, and consider, everyone’s health in India – especially vulnerable communities – theLGBTQ population,indigenous people, India’s different tribes, ethnic and linguistic minorities, people with disabilities, migrants, geographically remote populations, gender and sexual minorities. In wake of the currentCOVID-19 pandemic, the need for WASH (Water,SanitationandHygiene) is reaffirmed as handwashing is one of the ways to prevent Coronavirus infection and other diseases. The campaign will continue to raise awareness on the same along with focussing on the importance of nutrition and healthcare for women and children, fightmalnutrition, mental wellbeing, self care, science and health,adolescent health & gender awareness. Along with the health of people, the campaign has realised the need to also take care of the health of the eco-system. Our environment is fragile due to human activity, which is not only over-exploiting available resources, but also generating immense pollution as a result of using and extracting those resources. The imbalance has also led to immense biodiversity loss that has caused one of the biggest threats to human survival – climate change. It has now been described as a “code red for humanity.” The campaign will continue to cover issues likeair pollution,waste management,plastic ban,manual scavengingand sanitation workers andmenstrual hygiene. Banega Swasth India will also be taking forward the dream of Swasth Bharat, the campaign feels that only a Swachh or clean India wheretoiletsare used andopen defecation free (ODF)status achieved as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched byPrime Minister Narendra Modiin 2014, can eradicate diseases like diahorrea and the country can become a Swasth or healthy India.
