Union Environment Minister Launches Awareness Mascot ‘Prakriti’& Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management – The Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav has launched ‘Prakriti’. ‘Prakriti’ is a mascot to spread greater awareness among the masses about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in our lifestyle for a better environment, and various green initiatives.
The green initiatives launched will ensure Plastic Waste Management (PWM) in the country. The initiative is in line with the vision of Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi to phase out Single Use Plastics (SUPs) by 2022.