Shun Single-Use Plastic? A ban? No way !!!
July 01, 2022 was destined to be a historic day when the whole of India hailed the single-use plastic ban. But despite the ban, city markets are seen inundated obviously as huge consumption proportionates to the supply and vice-versa.
Actually, a coveted survey has been carried out from July 01 through December 31st, 2022. With cunning intent to test the ban effect but the results are chilling.
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The credit for the survey slides to the Centre for Science and Environment and Delhi (not proudly) with 14.20% stands next to Maharashtra with 12.20% in the distribution of single-use plastic.
Most of the products are found sans any brand mark. People took part in the survey with great zeal and shared photos of single-use plastic products which they found in their vicinity and also revealed their location too.
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This was on Thursday, March 23, 2023, that the survey report got highlighted in the media which explained,”Of the total complaints reported, 35.5% complaints were reported against carry bags, followed by straws (22.3%) and cutlery (18.4%).”
Going to the report, Central Pollution Control Board set up a public grievance mobile app in April month.
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When November set-in 124 cities flagged issues and 5071 complaints were logged then, out of which, Delhi posted 634 objections were raised and Lucknow released 294 and Ghaziabad got 215.
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CSE declared, “Of the total complaints filed, only 1148 (22.6%) were redressed last month.”
In the case of complaints from Delhi, i.e. 634, they could manage only 377. On such an irregularity, they stated, “The stagnancy in the redress rate….received by CPBC is concerning”.
Media turned to Mr Siddharth Ghanshyam who, in the capacity of programme manager for the municipal solid waste unit in CSE agreed to the widespread availability of single-use plastic items which is banned.
“Since the ban came into force, plastic straws in packaging of renowned brands have gone off the shelves. However, surveys by CSE show that banned items are still available and no action is taken against them. Awareness campaigns have been reduced.”
Mr Atin Biswas who is the programme director for the municipal solid waste unit in CSE highlighted,”Most of the banned products, including plastic cutlery, are non-branded and manufactured in the informal sector. This sector has nothing to do with branding and only wants to make money. Since such units are not included in the government’s records, how can the authorities shut them down”.
He reiterated that huge public awareness and popular sentiments are called for, for making the ban a success. He wants people to decline to accept outlawed items during purchase and they ought to report to the authorities when they find any such banned items in the market and society.
Let’s see how far would we go in such a single-use plastic ban.
EV Courses Are Now Offered In Many Engineering Colleges:
Considering the scenario quite certain in the approaching years and thinking about profitable careers of their students, numerous Engineering colleges have now started certain courses which are typical to the EV industry.
Precedence Research maintains that the market magnitude of EVs will register a gigantic growth.
While it was measured at $205 billion in 2022 and in the coming 10 years, it is highly likely to swell by $1716.83 billion and therefore there lies a robust career-building potential.
Talking about India, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) forecasts 9 million job opportunities in the ongoing decade itself.
Now, considering the soaring demand for such skills, the Indian government has unrolled an electric vehicle certification course which is constantly supported by DIYguru.
This course is the form of a Workshop Integrated Learning Program and is designed for those aspiring to work in the EV (Electric Vehicle) manufacturing sector.
The course is open for students as well as professionals who want to switch to this EV field.
In the case of IIT Madras, they have already rolled out a certificate program in eMobility and EV manufacturing.
“With a rapid switch in the focus of the automobile industry, from ICE vehicles to Electric Vehicles, there is a huge requirement for skilled human resources who have a sound knowledge of EVs. IIT Madras’s Centre for Outreach and Online Education (CODE) offers a short-term executive course on eMobility and Electric vehicle engineering,” informs Shankar Ram, head, of the Department of Engineering, IIT Madras.
He made an addition, “The foundational theory is offered in technical areas such as Batteries, Power Electronics and EMI/ EMC, besides this, the market, cost and industry-specific areas such as Vehicle Engineering and Development are also covered. The course is designed for working professionals who are looking to acquire basic exposure and awareness in eMobility. The first cohort had nearly 75 registrations last year.”
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The content of the course has Economics and Ecosystem in eMobility, Vehicle Engineering and Development, Powertrain and Fuels, Materials for eMobility, Thermal Management for E-Vehicles etc.
At this juncture, Internshala steps forward to offer a Placement Guarantee Course in Electric Vehicles which not only trains students but also assures internship to them after they clear the course successfully.
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Mr Sumit Periwal, who is Business Head at Internshala, says, “An industry that is growing at such exponential rates will inevitably have a significant impact on employment and technology”.
He went on to describe,”This course enables students to learn from seasoned professionals and industry experts. This, combined with the industry-level projects that students are trained to create, enable them to improve their portfolios. After completing the course, students are prepared to sit for interviews by providing them with placement preparation classes”.
India eMobility Show: March 23-24, Delhi NCR: Environment News updates in India:
This was with tremendous fanfare powered by the zeal inherent therewith that the India eMobility show was organized at India Expo Centre & Mart with the explosive intent of creating a spark in eVehicles across India and thus ushering the country into a new green horizon.
The event was simply the coming together of some brilliant minds from various fields, like governments, corporate sector, investors and the general public. They spent the time together with marked seriousness and thought about various ways to push India into the EV trend. This lasted for two days.
The brightest mind behind such a lively intersection of ideas aimed to unlock possibilities is Mr Shabbir Ahmad who is chairman of Valiant Media and hails from Kashmir.
Verily, the event exuded unadulterated zeal and the eMobility show has proved to be a big draw for those fighting climate change and pollution. Environment news updates in India to contribute to a well-informed society.
Truth be told, Valiant Media valiantly spearheads the campaign for the global eMobility and sustainability to push the idea and practice of zero-emission mobility and a carbon-neutral future and this show was just a part of the bigger effort.
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Being concerned about the green urgency that grows out of widespread climate emergency threatening future generations, insightful minds like Mr Shabbir decipher the potential wired into EVs and accedes to the thought wisely.
Undoubtedly, the conference has been a grand success. The audience relished the event immensely as flamboyant exhibitors showcased the products which were novelty delights, the cutting-edge solutions and displayed some EV models too.
Then, as part of such lively get-together, a mega conference was also organized comprising a vast galaxy of speakers who made revelations on behalf of the governments, charging infra corporations, battery management providers and investors and fleet and logistics management companies also adorned the show. Journos also got their fair share and were obliged to ask questions.
They harped upon an agenda, all-inclusive, palatable and feasible enough to be translated into practice on Indian roads in the years to come.
In our quest towards a green future, where such events and efforts take us, it is yet to be seen and measured.
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