Plastic waste major challenge in making Delhi clean: CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that plastic waste is a major challenge in making Delhi clean and green, and addressing it requires collective efforts using modern recycling and waste management technologies.

The CM said that while plastic manufacturing may be a business, responsible growth must be the vision. “Improper recycling and disposal of plastic can have serious environmental consequences. The goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 cannot be achieved through economic progress alone, but also requires a change in mindset and behaviour,” the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a statement.

Ms. Gupta made the comments at the 12th ‘International Plastindia 2026 Plastic Exhibition, Conference and Convention’. She added that the industry plays a vital role in positioning India as a reliable global sourcing hub.