Global students to go plogging on Asry Beach

As part of the Government’s ongoing campaign against single use plastic, the students of Global Institute for Management Science will go plogging on Asry Beach, Hidd, at 6 am tomorrow. Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter. It started as an organised activity in Sweden around 2016 and spread to other countries in 2018, following increased concern about plastic pollution.

It became popular in Asia and Middle East after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleaned the shores of Mamallapuram beach, near Chennai, during his morning walk. “Refreshing walk and exercises in Mamallapuram, along the scenic coast. Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning.

It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff. Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy! Let us also ensure we remain fit and healthy,” Modi had tweeted with pictures and a video. Abdul Jaleel Abdulla, Global Institute Director and Chief Executive Officer, said the activity has been organised in line with the government’s campaign against single use plastic.

“Global Institute has always been encouraging events and campaigns aimed at protecting the environment. We have always been with the Kingdom’s authorities in successfully implementing pro-environment measures.” Anyone interested to join the drive can give a call or WhatsApp on 36458340. To register, give a ring on 17740150.