Coimbatore : Chandrans Yuva Foundation and Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textile and Management launched a 65-ft jute bag in Coimbatore on Friday, thereby attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Jute Bag,' according to event organizers. The reportedly largest jute bag was stitched by nine visually challenged people and transgenders in about five hours which is another mile stone for Chandrans Yuva Foundation which is associated with the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management. The jute bag is expected to be on display soon for the public, from the day of its launch.
Coimbatore : Chandrans Yuva Foundation and Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textile and Management launched a 65-ft jute bag in Coimbatore on Friday, thereby attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Jute Bag,' according to event organizers.
The reportedly largest jute bag was stitched by nine visually challenged people and transgenders in about five hours which is another mile stone for Chandrans Yuva Foundation which is associated with the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management. The jute bag is expected to be on display soon for the public, from the day of its launch.
The 'jute bag' measures 65-ft in height and 33-ft in breadth and is an official attempt to set a Guinness World Record for being the largest jute bag. Jute’s appeal as an environment-friendly alternative to traditional plastic carry bags has helped it emerge as one of the success stories of Indian industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too had recently urged people to shun single-use plastics and encouraged the usage of jute and cloth bags. In the view of this recent message by the Prime Minister, the launch of the 65-ft largest jute bag in Coimbatore is expected to go across as a national message on conserving nature with an eco-friendly concept.
The 'largest jute bag' event was inaugurated by L Balaji Saravanan, DC, Law and Order, Coimbatore City Police along with the District Collector, K Rajamani in Coimbatore. M K Gandhi, Director, Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management, C Sivanesan, Founder and Managing Trustee and S Shasikala, Chairperson and CEO of Chandrans Yuva foundation, Coimbatore led the event.
According to the event organisers, the 'largest jute bag' has been launched to promote the message of 'Say no to plastics, Go green, Eco- friendly' and also to be socially responsible.
Students and staff of the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management were also present to assist the event.