Indore IMC Launches RRR Libraries In 7 Government Schools With 9,792 Books; Collects 18,503 Books, 1,310 Kg Plastic

Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has introduced Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) libraries in seven government schools, offering over 9,792 books to encourage reading habits, reuse of educational materials and environmental preservation under the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav inaugurated a library themed "Read, Reuse, Repeat" at Maa Devi Annapurna Higher Secondary School near Annapurna Temple.

The mayor administered an oath on cleanliness and water conservation to school staff, students and officials including Health in-charge Ashwini Shukla, water works in-charge Abhishek Sharma Bablu, additional commissioner Prakhar Singh and Yogesh Gender. Bhargav urged residents to donate unused books at RRR centers to make them available to schools in need.

He emphasized that reusing books saves resources, reduces waste and conserves trees required for paper production. The IMC launched its RRR campaign on September 1, inviting citizens to deposit unused books and plastic at 15 centers, in exchange receiving saplings. So far, the campaign has collected 18,503 books, 1,310 kg of plastic and distributed 5,077 saplings to citizens.

Officials stated the collected books are being redistributed to students, children and needy citizens instead of being stored, thus extending access to educational resources and spreading knowledge. Mayor Bhargav also encouraged students to conserve water, noting the city's reservoirs have inadequate water storage due to less rainfall this year, urging them to practice water-saving measures at home and encourage responsible water use among their families and neighbors.