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Waste To Wonder: Get Gold For Plastic In This Indian Town; Your Chance To Become Millionaire?
A village in Sadiwara, located in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir, has implemented a unique and highly successful environmental initiative where residents can exchange 20 quintals of plastic waste for a gold coin. This campaign, known as "Give Plastic, Get Gold."
The village of Sadiwara in Anantnag, South Kashmir, introduced a unique campaign where residents receive a gold coin in exchange for 20 quintals of plastic waste.
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The campaign, led by the village's Sarpanch, Farooq Ahmad Ganie, aimed to tackle plastic pollution and was remarkably successful, making the village plastic-free within 15 days.
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The plastic waste must be collected from within the village to qualify for the gold coin reward. Even outsiders can participate, but they must gather waste locally.
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The initiative not only eliminated plastic waste but also led to a complete absence of visible garbage in the village, significantly improving cleanliness.
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The campaign received strong support from the villagers and neighboring Panchayats, leading to widespread adoption of similar initiatives in the region.
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The campaign turned many residents into instant millionaires, significantly improving the economic status of the villagers.
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The village continues to launch various campaigns to maintain its cleanliness and build on the success of the 'Give Plastic, Get Gold' initiative.
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