Gujarat Unveils ₹2.94 Crore Plastic Waste Management Scheme at Nalsarovar

The state of Gujarat inaugurated a ₹2.94 crore plastic waste management project on Tuesday at Nalsarovar lake in Ahmedabad district. The initiative, part of the government’s environmental cleanup drive, will set up collection points, sorting facilities and a recycling unit to process discarded plastic. Officials say the scheme will divert thousands of tonnes of plastic from landfills and reduce the lake’s pollution levels. A spokesperson for the Gujarat Pollution Control Board highlighted the project’s role in creating green jobs and supporting the state’s sustainability goals.