Published 17:21 IST, July 17th 2019

Anand Mahindra bans plastic bottles in his boardrooms after being prodded by a Twitter user, netizens blown away

Taking note of an eco-hazard pointed by a Twitter user, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, on Tuesday, tweeted that plastic bottles will henceforth be banned at Mahindra boardrooms.

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Anand Mahindra bans plastic bottles in his boardrooms after being prodded by a Twitter user, netizens blown away

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Taking note of an eco-hazard pointed by a Twitter user, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, on Tuesday, tweeted that plastic bottles will henceforth be banned at Mahindra boardrooms.

Earlier on Tuesday, Mahindra had expressed his pride in the KCMET scholarship awardees tweeting a picture of the selection meeting held in a boardroom and the final awardees who he claimed had made him 'shove aside all concerns about the future by the optimism these young people inspire'.

The K.C.M.E.T scholarship selections are amongst the most energising engagements in my calendar. The incredible intelligence & self-belief displayed by these youngsters is staggering.All concerns about the future are shoved aside by the optimism these young people inspire pic.twitter.com/WYUd2IHwwU
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 16, 2019

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Immediately, Mitali (filmibaaz), observed the number of plastic bottles present in the boardroom and tweeted that steel bottles would a better eco-friendly option.

I think the board room should have Steel Bottle instead of Plastic bottle.. Just an observation sir 😊
— Mitali (@filmibaaz) July 16, 2019

Not one to shy away from constructive criticism, Mahindra immediately admitted the company's mistake adding that ' they were all embarrassed to see them that day'.

Yes, plastic bottles will be banished. We were all embarrassed to see them that day... https://t.co/RwZA4tWoRE
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 16, 2019

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Twitteratti has been humbled by Mahindra's magnanimity and humility:

Sir, Iam just stunned and speechless by your humble nature. Take a bow ! India needs leaders like you 👍
— Karthik (@karthik8886) July 16, 2019

Valid Observation @filmibaaz

And a good reply @anandmahindra

एक ने कही दूजे ने मानी ,नानक कहे दोनों ज्ञानी#PlasticFreeWorld
— Ravi Rana (@raviranabjp) July 17, 2019

Consider Copper Water bottles, Copper Water Dispensers and other copper drinkware too. They will last as long as cars made by Mahindra :) Let us know if you are interested.
— Vriksha Homeware (@vrikshahomeware) July 16, 2019

Brilliant step Mr Mahindra ji.

Sincere thanks ftom GenNext@PMOIndia Request that Bottled water be banned from Official board rooms of GOI. On DD news there are small water bottles next to everyone. Its collosal damage of plastic packaging promotions
— Refugee Blues of Kashmir (@JiWangoo) July 17, 2019

Updated 17:35 IST, July 17th 2019