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TIL CreativesVast heap of discarded plastic bottles on a cracked asphalt roadside, a stark symbol of environmental neglect. RelatedKarnataka celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava 2025 with flag hoisting, awards, festivities, and bank closures Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed all government departments to strictly adopt eco-friendly practices by replacing plastic water bottles with sustainable alternatives in offices and official events across the state.In a note issued on October 28, which was released to the media on Friday, the CM emphasised the state's commitment to environmental responsibility and promotion of indigenous products.The directive aims to make the government function in a more sustainable way while supporting local enterprises.Siddaramaiah said, "Instructions had been issued earlier to use eco-friendly materials instead of plastic water bottles for drinking water in all government offices and official meetings across the state. Necessary steps should be taken to implement this measure strictly." Further, the chief minister directed all departments to "mandatorily use Nandini products of the government-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)" during meetings and official programmes, including those held in the Secretariat.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onKarnataka Chief MinisterSiddaramaiahplastic water bottlesNandini productslocal enterprisessustainable alternativesKarnataka Milk Federationban on plastic bottles (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onKarnataka Chief MinisterSiddaramaiahplastic water bottlesNandini productslocal enterprisessustainable alternativesKarnataka Milk Federationban on plastic bottles(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories
