Important Facts For Prelims
Plogging Run
- 06 Dec 2019
- 1 min read
Why in News
Recently, Fit India Plogging Run was concluded in Delhi’s Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium. It was launched on 2nd October 2019 and covered 50 cities across the country.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the nation-wide Plogging Ambassador Mission under which, Indians who have been running and cleaning their cities, towns or districts, will be nominated as Plogging Ambassadors of their region.
- The ministry felicitated Ripu Daman Bevli, popularly known as the Plogman of India and named him the Plogging Ambassador of India.
Plog Run
- Plog Run is a unique way of picking up garbage while jogging.
- It is a ‘first of its kind’ initiative by United Way India (Community Service Organisation) to highlight the need for reducing plastic consumption and compel a healthier way of managing trash.
- It combines the Fit India Movement and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
