The textiles ministry today said it is working on replacing plastic bags with reusable jute bags designed by Ahmedabad-based National Institute of Design.
The ministry in a statement said that workshops were conducted on the campuses of National Institute of Fashion Technology in Bhopal and New Delhi to sensitise students and staff regarding recycling and converting old clothing materials into useful carry and hand bags.
"The ministry is working on replacing plastic bags with reusable jute bags designed by National Institute of Ahmedabad which are being used at SAFAL and Mother Dairy outlets," it said.
It also said that the textile committee in Mumbai has organised a cleanliness drive at Prabhadevi beach and removed ten tonnes of garbage.
Senior officers of the ministry visited various offices and public sector undertakings located in different parts of the country to motivate staff for cleanliness.
(This article has not been edited by Zeebiz editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Stocks to buy for long term: Analysts suggest buying these 5 largecap, 4 midcap scrips; check out targets
MOFSL suggests buying this multibagger PSU stock which has given almost 5x returns in a year; check out target
How much investment do you need in this senior citizen scheme to get Rs 50,000 quarterly interest? Know here
09:54 PM IST