Young Indians Visakhapatnam joins nationwide saree to sanchi campaign
The Young Indians Visakhapatnam chapter has launched the 'Saree to Sanchi' campaign, which collects pre-loved sarees to upcycle them into eco-friendly drawstring bags for the Kovalam Marathon 2026. This initiative aims to reduce textile waste and support local artisans while promoting a circular economy.
Why it matters
The campaign demonstrates a practical model for reducing textile waste and carbon footprints by repurposing culturally significant garments into functional items, fostering community-led climate action.
A saree tucked away in a wardrobe could soon find a second life as an eco-friendly marathon bag. The Young Indians (Yi) Visakhapatnam chapter has joined the nationwide ‘Saree to Sanchi’ campaign, an initiative that blends sustainability and heritage by transforming pre-loved sarees into reusable bags for the Kovalam Marathon 2026.
The city chapter is inviting saree donations at Nua Boutique, Lawsons Bay, until August 1. Residents are encouraged to donate clean, pre-loved sarees, particularly those that reflect the heritage and textile traditions of the region.
The campaign, spearheaded nationally by Young Indians under its Climate Change initiative in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), aims to reduce textile waste while promoting a circular economy through reuse and upcycling. The collected sarees will be repurposed into eco-friendly drawstring bags for marathon participants, creating livelihood opportunities for artisans in the process.
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