October 31 , 2025
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	- The Ambikapur Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh runs the Garbage Café initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Citizens can exchange 1 kilogram of plastic waste for a free meal or 0.5 kilogram for a snack.
- The programme is supported by women's self-help groups, promoting employment and civic participation.
- The initiative encourages urban sustainability and demonstrates grassroots implementation of Sustainable Development Goals 11 and 12.
- Ambikapur’s model has inspired replication in states like Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
 
                                 
                            
                                
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