PM Modi at India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon: "Circular Economy can be a key step in solving many challenges"
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New Delhi, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE) on Feb 19, 2021, through a video conference. PM Modi said that there is a need to look at our consumption patterns, and how we can reduce their ecological impact. He stated that "Circular Economy can be a key step in solving many of our challenges in this regard."
During the Hackathon, PM Modi highlighted that one must make recycling and reusing of things a regular practice and eliminate waste to improve resource efficiency as a part of lifestyles. Modi also highlighted that the innovations that were showcased at the Hackathon will inspire both the countries to take lead in circular economy solutions. He urged people to find ways so as to scale-up and incubate the ideas. During the Hackathon, Waste reduction solutions were provided by 200 percipients from 72 teams of the students and start-ups.
He expressed the hope that innovations showcased at the hackathon will inspire the two countries to take the lead in circular economy solutions. The Prime Minister said, “We must never forget, that we are not the owners of all that Mother Earth has to offer, but merely its trustees for all the future generations to come.” PM Modi added that the energy and enthusiasm of today’s youthful participants in the Hackathon is a symbol of the forward-looking partnership between India and Australia. PM Modi said, “The strong India-Australia partnership will play an important role in shaping the post-COVID world. And our youth, our young innovators, our startups, will be at the forefront of this partnership.”
The NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched the India Australia Circular Economy Hackathon. The hackathon was launched in association with the commonwealth scientific and industrial research organisation (CSIRO) of Australia. It focuses on identification and development of the innovative technology solutions provided by students, MSMEs and start-ups from both the countries. It will help in encouraging a sustainable circular economy. The hackathon was launched with the aim of increasing long-term health and resilience.