Find solutions for climate change, microplastic pollution, Goa CM Pramod Sawant tells IITians

PANAJI, (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday asked those from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to come up with solutions on climate change and pollution due to micro plastics.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of IIT-Goa in Ponda, the chief minister said climate change threats are real and asserted that special attention should be given to the issue of micro plastics.

”Climate change is real and we have come to a situation that is affecting the coastline. The erosion of sand due to changes in sea level, floods etc., are issues that need to be resolved. IIT Goa should come out with solutions,” he said.

Micro plastic polluting our food chain, especially fish and our rivers, is worrisome, Sawant added. (PTI)