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Mahesh

08/04/22 20:04 PM IST

Prakriti

In News 
  • In another step toward eliminating single-use plastic, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav  launched “Prakriti”, a mascot to spread greater awareness about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in the lifestyle for a better environment.
Green Initiatives 
  • National Dashboard on Elimination of Single Use Plastic and Plastic Waste Management (MoEFCC):‘ This aims to connect all stakeholders including Central Ministries/ Departments, State/UT Governments, etc. through one platform and track status and progress made for elimination of single use plastic & effective management of plastic waste.
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging (CPCB): This portal will look after tasks that will help in overall operational functions like improving accountability, traceability, transparency and facilitating ease of reporting compliance to EPR Obligations by Producers, Importers and Brand-owners.
  • Mobile App for Single Use Plastics Grievance Redressal (CPCB):This app will allow citizens to check sale/usage/manufacturing of single use plastic in their region and tackle the plastic menace.
Source- The Print 

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