ICAR-CMFRI promotes green practices during Swachhta Pakhwada
As part of the Swachhta Pakhwada 2025(December 16–31), the Digha Regional Station of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute organised a plantation drive on December 20, 2025 to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
The programme witnessed active participation from scientific, technical, administrative and contractual staff of the institute. A total of 10 saplings, including False Ashoka, mango and Indian jujube plants, were planted within the campus to enhance green cover.
An awareness session on the harmful impacts of single-use plastics was also held as part of the initiative. The talk highlighted responsible plastic use and effective waste management practices, reinforcing the importance of cleanliness and environmental stewardship.
The initiative aimed to sensitise both staff and the local community to eco-friendly practices in line with the objectives of Swachhta Pakhwada.
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Swachhta Pakhwada 2025: ICAR-CMFRI holds webinar on sustainable plastic waste management
As part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2025, the Vizhinjam Regional Centre of ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) organised a webinar on sustainable plastic waste management on December 19, with the participation of scientists, technicians and students from various ICAR-CMFRI centres.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr Asha P.S., Principal Scientist, highlighted the growing threat of plastic pollution and underscored the need for collective action to address the issue. The technical session was led by Mrs Remya Sudhy G., Nodal Officer of Clean Kerala Company Limited, who spoke on Plastic Waste Management in Kerala: Role of Clean Kerala Company Ltd.
She explained the decentralised non-organic waste management system adopted in Kerala and detailed the end-to-end services provided by the company, including dry waste collection, segregation, recycling, disposal, income recovery and e-waste management, under the Local Self Government Department of the Government of Kerala.
An interactive discussion followed, with participants sharing views and raising queries on plastic waste challenges and solutions. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, marking another key activity under ICAR-CMFRI’s Swachhta Pakhwada campaign.
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