India all set to host Environment Day 2018 against plastic pollution

On February 19, 2018, Union Minister  Dr. Harsh Vardhan and UN Environment he  Erik Solheim, jointly anunced that India is going to host globe for celebration of World Environment Day this year. Celebrated on June 5, every year, me selected for 2018 World Environment Day is "Beat Plastic Pollution". This is for second time after 2011 that India will be hosting World Environment Day when me was "Forests: Nature at your Service".

A statement released by UN quotes Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, saying, " India is excited to host World Environment Day this year on June 5. Indian philosophy and lifestyle have long been rooted in concept of co-existence with nature. We are committed to making Planet Earth a cleaner and greener place”

This year, World Environment Day squ has taken up initiative to make earth plastic free. Plastic is n-biodegrable material which our earth way can get rid off if we don't quit its use.

In India, currently, 25 states have banned use of Plastic. It is t only harmful to environment but for humans. Plastic pollution is root of several health issues in modern society.

According to figures published by UN, every year world uses 500 billion plastic bags and each year, at least 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in oceans, which is equivalent to a full garb truck every minute.

report also states, "In  last dece, we produced more plastic than in whole last century 50 percent of plastic we use is single-use or disposable. We buy 1 million plastic bottles every minute. Plastic makes up 10% of all of waste we generate."

Behtar India is a distinctive collaborative responsibility campaign that strings toger Corporates, Schools, and individuals by catalyzing progressive action towards a sustainable India, a Behtar India, through work in fields of health, environment, and hygiene.

Campaign brings toger different sections of society to work hand in hand towards achieving tangible on-ground results. It empowers people and organization to act at local level and yet makes a global impact.

second edition of Behtar India campaign, which has been conceptualized by DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance Company and is being jointly implemented by DHFL Pramerica team, Republic TV, and Charities Aid Foundation.