Soil Pollution to Soil Purity- R&D Mission

Plastic pollution is no longer only an ocean crisis.
It is a soil crisis—silently spreading beneath our farmlands, forests, and riverbanks, threatening food security, soil health, and human well-being.
In this video, Mission Viksit India explores two important scientific pathways that point toward a cleaner future:
🔹 Advanced materials research in Japan, including early-stage biodegradable polymer systems developed by researchers associated with institutions such as RIKEN and the University of Tokyo, which demonstrate how future plastics could break down safely without leaving microplastics—helping prevent new soil pollution.
🔹 A biological discovery inspired by nature, where a fungus studied by Yale researchers revealed how certain plastics can be attacked at the molecular level—offering a blueprint for future enzyme-based and biotechnological cleanup solutions.
⚠️ This video does not claim instant solutions.
These are emerging research directions, not yet mass-deployed technologies.
What this video does offer is:
✔ Scientific context
✔ Honest limitations
✔ A realistic roadmap combining prevention, remediation, and policy leadership
To build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, India must lead in:
• Sustainable materials science
• Environmental biotechnology
• Science-led policy and long-term R&D missions
🎯 Watch till the end to understand why plastic pollution is a soil-health and food-security issue, and why India’s leadership in future science matters.
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