Give Old Books And Plastic, Get Saplings At RRR Centres In Indore

Indore, the bustling city in Madhya Pradesh, is witnessing a novel initiative to combat waste and promote environmental consciousness. The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has launched 15 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) centers under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, offering citizens a unique opportunity to exchange their old books and plastic waste for saplings.

Since the campaign's inception on September 1st, these centers have collected an impressive 1,121 kg of plastic and 12,322 books. The initiative is not only aimed at environmental protection but also at supporting the community and encouraging citizen participation.

According to Ashwin Shukla, the Health In-Charge, the collected books are being distributed to children, students and others in need, while the plastic waste is being transformed into saplings. Additionally, additional Commissioner Prakhar Singh highlighted that the centers are providing livelihood opportunities to self-help groups and local artists through reuse, upcycling and waste-to-art activities.

Recently, IMC Chief Reviews Water Supply Works Kshitij Singhal visited various sites to assess the progress of the city's water supply project. This included inspecting overhead tanks (OHTs) and distribution pipelines, constructed in locations such as Falbagh Sump, DAVV OHT, and RE-2 OHT. Singhal emphasized the importance of expediting these works through improved coordination and completion within the set timeframe, without compromising on quality standards.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Leader of Parliament Rahul Gandhi arrived in Indore for his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event. During his visit, he discussed critical issues such as education, job opportunities, and paper leaks, further highlighting the city's commitment to addressing various societal concerns.