TNPSC Thervupettagam

Ambikapur Garbage Café

October 31 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 28 0
  • 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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