Introduction
On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, while addressing the citizens of the country during 57 'Maan Ki Baat', modi said 130 crore indians have resolved to get rid of single use of plastic.
When BJP leaders met for a CEC meeting, on 20th March this year, they served with plastic bottles.
In line with PM Narendra Modi's Clarion call to shun single use of plastic BJP has replaced plastic water bottles with glass jars at party headquarters. Other steps also been taken to combat environmental challenges mentioned by the PM Modi at 74th session of the UNGA in New York.
The government of india's decision to ban the usage of single use of plastic in country had appreciated by UN Secretary-General Antonio guteres.