‘BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week–2026’ encourages adoption of healthy living

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) launched its BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW–2026) in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. As part of the weeklong initiative, yoga sessions and sapling plantation programmes formed part of the inaugural day at seven depots in Visakhapatnam district. The event aims at promoting health awareness and environmental responsibility among RTC employees.

APSRTC Regional Manager B Appalanaidu and chief mechanical engineer, Vijayawada, K Venkatrao participated as chief guests at Maddilapalem depot. Encouraging the employees, the APSRTC Regional Manager highlighted the importance of maintaining good health and developing awareness about adopting a healthy lifestyle. He said employees could discharge their duties with greater enthusiasm and efficiency only when they remain physically and mentally fit. Chief mechanical engineer K Venkat Rao urged the employees to lead a healthy lifestyle and adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.

The BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week provides a platform to mobilise citizens, communities and institutions towards practical actions for sustainable living. The state-wide campaign is being organised in alignment with local priorities and ongoing government programmes, with a focus on the seven themes of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The initiative aims to encourage citizens and communities to adopt sustainable lifestyle practices, translate the seven Mission LiFE themes into visible action and leverage existing government schemes, institutions and community networks for wider outreach.

It also seeks to involve youth, educational institutions, local bodies, civil society organisations and private-sector partners in citizen-led initiatives while documenting and showcasing innovative practices and measurable outcomes across the state.

The week-long campaign will focus on seven key themes, adopting healthy lifestyles, saving energy, conserving water, promoting sustainable food systems, avoiding single-use plastics, reducing electronic waste and minimising waste generation.

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Potnuru Srinivasa Rao (Vasu Potnuru) is an experienced journalist specialised in politics, sports, crime, general topics and tribal stories. With 18 years of writing and reporting expertise, he contributes to The Hans India's editorial department as Principal Correspondent based in Visakhapatnam. Vasu Potnuru completed his Bachelor of Business Management. Earlier, he worked as a staff reporter in a leading Telugu vernacular. During free time, the journalist spends time listening to music, playing cricket and shuttle badminton. Vasu Potnuru, an accomplished writer, honed his expertise in various genres such as politics, crime, sports and general topics. He received an award from the HYBIZ Media Awards for the Best Rural Story in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Also, he bagged the Best Crime Reporter Award in Visakhapatnam. He serves in different unions of working journalists and contributes to service activities.

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