Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Nation to 'Plogging'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Nation to 'Plogging'

PM Modi Collects WasrePM Modi Collects Wasre
India TodayNE
  • Oct 13, 2019,
  • Updated Oct 13, 2019, 1:43 AM IST

Mamallapuram, October 12, 2019:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday went plogging (collecting garbage while on a walk or a run) on the beach outside the Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort and Spa at Kovalam in Kerala, where he is staying.

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Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister wrote, "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."

With this, the Prime Minister has introduced the entire nation to the practice of plogging, which is a unique and interesting concept.

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The Official Twitter handle of Nat Geo, retweeting the Indian Prime Minister, wrote, "

 

data-query-source="hashtag_click">#PLOGGING is Jogging + Picking Plastic. Use the

 

" data-mentioned-user-id="215125644">@DebrisTracker app to track the collected plastic. Tag us with your collection and get a chance to feature in our tweets."

Commending the Prime Minister on leading from the front, the Prime Minister, "whole nation moves along!

 

data-query-source="hashtag_click">#Plogging is the best way to improve overall fitness and cleanliness together.

 

data-query-source="hashtag_click">#PloggingRun burns 15% to 30% more calories than traditional jogging while waste collection becomes a glamorous lifestyle!"

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