Sari Walkathon in Indore Promotes Plastic-Free Environment

By: WE Staff | Monday, 2 March 2026

• The Sari Walkathon was conducted on Sunday morning in Indore
• The event was intended to promote the role of women in sanitation as well as a plastic free city
• Over 500 women including sanitation workers participated wearing saris

A Sari Walkathon on Women’s Role in Sanitation of Indore and a Plastic-Free Environment was hosted by Indore Municipal Corporation and The World of Fitness Sunday Morning to celebrate International Women’s Day with a focus on Environmental Sustainability. The walk began at Nehru Stadium, travelled along Daly College Road, and ended back at Nehru Stadium.

There were over 500 women (including those who work for IMC in sanitation) walked in the walkathon wearing traditional saris.

Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava led a pledge to eliminate single-use plastics and commit to using cloth bags every time they shop for groceries.

He spoke about the importance of community participation (especially by women) to help Indore keep its high standards for cleanliness, as well as waste segregation within own homes and how citizens can support the Waste to Best Initiative by taking reusable items to one of the City’s 3R Centres.