SDC Foundation and Tabdeel, a youth driven voluntary organization, held an interaction session with Mr. Ganesh Kandwal, District Food Safety Officer, Department of Food Safety, Government of Uttarakhand and SDC Founder Anoop Nautiyal. Tabdeel’s founder Mr. Udit Raj Sharma was present with the youth members.
The session was aimed at discussing the challenges being faced by the student and local communities due to plastic pollution. Students put forward various ideas to tackle the problem of plastic waste at a community level and also planned a series of clean-ups.
It was agreed that the youth can play a significant role in ensuring a plastic-free environment by advocating for sustainable policies, developing skills in green industries, and actively participating in the implementation of strategies to combat plastic pollution.
The young volunteers shared several examples where they are engaged in creating solutions, especially by leveraging local and indigenous resources. This shift in mindset empowers young people to address environmental challenges proactively and contribute to lasting change.
