About the Scheme
Global initiative for sustainable lifestyle changes to combat climate change. Launched jointly by PM Modi and UN Secretary-General. Promotes individual actions for environmental protection.
Target Beneficiaries: All global citizens adopting sustainable lifestyle. Focus on creating "Pro-Planet People" through Reduce, Reuse, Recycle practices.
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, in collaboration with various state governments, local bodies, NGOs, and international organizations.
Key Features
- Promotes a shift from 'use-and-dispose' to 'mindful consumption'.
- Focuses on individual and community-level actions for environmental protection.
- Envisions a global network of 'Pro-Planet People' committed to sustainable lifestyles.
- Emphasizes the circular economy principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
- Categorized into 7 themes for action: Save Energy, Save Water, Reduce Waste, Say No to Single-Use Plastics, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, Adopt Healthy Lifestyles, and Reduce E-Waste.
- India's initiative launched at COP26, gaining international recognition.
Eligibility Criteria
- All citizens and communities worldwide.
- Individuals willing to adopt sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
- Organizations and institutions committed to promoting green initiatives.