Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Anantapur's Anti-Plastic Drive: Old Sarees Transformed into Cloth Bags
In Anantapur, a new plan is underway to fight plastic bags!
People are giving away old sarees, which are then turned into cloth bags.
These bags are being given out to people to use instead of plastic bags.
Local tailors are helping to make these bags, and they are earning money for their work.
The goal is to make Anantapur a place where no one uses plastic bags.
The local government is also helping by giving out prizes and supporting the initiative.
Anantapur's 'Batta Sanchi Udyamam' initiative distributes cloth bags to combat plastic usage.
Old sarees are collected and recycled into cloth bags, involving local women tailors.
The initiative aims to make Anantapur 100% plastic bag-free.
Individuals can donate old saris and receive 10 bags made in return, free of charge.
The Anantapur Municipal Corporation and MEPMA support and appreciate the initiative.
- Who
- Batta Sanchi Udyamam, Discover Anantapur, women tailors, Anantapur Municipal Corporation, and MEPMA.
- What
- An initiative to replace plastic bags with cloth bags made from old sarees.
- When
- The initiative is ongoing, with recent events on Sunday.
- Where
- Anantapur.
- Why
- To reduce plastic bag usage and promote sustainability.
- Initiative Name
- Batta Sanchi Udyamam
- Objective
- Combat plastic bags
- Materials
- Old sarees
- Bags Distributed
- 1,50,000
- Tailor Support
- Rs 8000/day
- Supporting bodies
- Anantapur municipal corporation, MEPMA