SDC Foundation in collaboration with the Food & Drug Administration Department, Government of Uttarakhand, conducted a roundtable discussion on issues related to plastic waste management in Rishikesh.
The discussion was executed with the members of the Vyapar Sangh (Business Association) of Rishikesh. The participants were sensitised about the regulatory framework governing plastic waste in the country. SDC also urged the organisers to avoid using single use plastic items in any such events or gatherings.
Rishikesh, located along the holy Ganga river, has seen a sharp surge in plastic usage due to massive tourist inflows in recent years. This makes it all the more necessary to explore ideas, engage the larger business and trading community and work towards change on ground.
The roundtable addressed the above issues and ended with a commitment from the participants that they would work on the ideas shared during the discussion.
