Navi Mumbai News: NMMC Leads World Environment Day Awareness Drive At Diwale Gaon Vegetable & Fish Markets

Navi Mumbai: As part of the week-long celebrations for World Environment Day 2025, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) organised a special awareness drive today at the vegetable and fish markets of Diwale Gaon in the Belapur ward.

The initiative was carried out under the leadership of Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde and aimed to promote sustainable habits among local citizens. The event focused on encouraging shoppers and vendors to ditch single-use plastic bags and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives.

To drive the message home, NMMC distributed free eco-friendly cloth bags to the market-goers. The corporation also used the opportunity to educate the public on the long-term environmental impact of plastic waste and the importance of making small yet meaningful lifestyle changes.

The Photos and highlights from the drive were shared on NMMC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, showcasing active participation and positive response from the community. This initiative reflects Navi Mumbai’s commitment to sustainability and its steady movement toward becoming a cleaner, greener city.

NMMC mentioned in X post, stated "Let’s take responsibility, make the switch, and protect our planet—one bag at a time!" echoing the spirit of this year’s World Environment Day theme.

NMMC Leads ‘Plastic And E-Waste Recyclothon’ Campaign With 'Project Mumbai' To Achieve Plastic-Free City

In another campaign, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), in partnership with the prominent non-profit organisation ‘Project Mumbai,’ has launched the ‘Plastic and E-Waste Recyclothon’ campaign as part of its mission to make the city plastic-free.

Led by Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, the initiative began with the elimination of single-use plastics from all NMMC offices, including the headquarters, setting an example for the rest of the city.