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Union Minister Launches Eco-Innovative Platform Ideas4LiFE

Ideas4Life, initiated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at IIT Delhi, aims to collect innovative ideas promoting environmentally friendly behaviors.

Launch and Purpose of Ideas4LiFE

  • Ideas4LiFE initiated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at IIT Delhi
  • Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • Aims to collect innovative ideas promoting environmentally friendly behaviors
  • Supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of wise resource utilization
  • Part of the global Mission LiFE movement for environmental sustainability
  • Invites students, researchers, teachers, and innovators to contribute
  • Accessible through the website Ideas4Life.nic.in

Key Themes and Objectives

Seven main themes of Mission LiFE addressed:

    1. Save Water
    2. Save Energy
    3. Reduce Waste
    4. Reduce E-Waste
    5. Say No to Single-Use Plastics
    6. Adopt Sustainable Food Systems
    7. Adopt Healthy Lifestyles
  • Encourages mindful and deliberate use of resources
  • Focuses on inducing behavioral changes for environment-friendly lifestyles
  • Aims to create a culture of innovation for environmental protection
  • Winning ideas in each theme to receive recognition and attractive prizes

Collaborative Efforts and Partnerships

  • UNICEF as an active partner in Mission LiFE implementation
  • UNICEF YuWaah collaboration for Ideas4LiFE portal development and management
  • Nationwide participation encouraged from various educational institutions
  • Over 1000 students, researchers, and faculty attended the launch event

Involvement of key educational institutions:

    • University Grants Commission (UGC)
    • All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
    • Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Broader Environmental Initiatives

  • Ideas4LiFE aligns with other environmental efforts:
    • 'EkPedMaaKeNaam' or 'Plant4Mother' movement
    • Minister Yadav planted a sapling at IIT Delhi as part of this initiative
  • Emphasis on sustainable consumption to preserve nature for future generations
  • Highlights the importance of giving back to nature, which provides essential resources
  • Calls for introspection on human impact on the environment

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