India, June 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Every year, June 5th, World Environment Day (WeD) unites citizens, communities, and countries in a collective commitment to environmental stewardship. This year, the theme - Ending Plastic Pollution Globally - is a clarion call to confront one of the planet's most pressing crises: plastic pollution. Building on the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0), the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is committed to amplify this global movement with a series of impactful activities (1st-5th June, 2025) aimed at public awareness, action, and long-term behavioural change.
Plastic waste, especially single-use plastic, poses serious threats to ecosys...