“MoEFCC Declares Winners of ‘Ideas4LiFE’ Under Mission LiFE”

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced the top 21 winning ideas under its citizen-centric initiative ‘Ideas4LiFE’, launched under the broader umbrella of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). Designed to promote sustainable living, the initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth, research scholars, and academic institutions across India. The winning entries were chosen from 1384 submissions across seven thematic areas that align with the goals of Mission LiFE.

Why in News?

The announcement of winners on 22 May 2025 by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav marks a significant step in encouraging community-driven solutions for environmental challenges. The initiative, launched in association with UNICEF YuWaah, aims to translate the Prime Minister’s vision of “Mindful and Deliberate Utilization of Resources” into actionable, scalable ideas.

Background & Aim

• Launched via the portal https://ideas4life.in
• Organized by MoEFCC in partnership with UNICEF YuWaah
• Intended to crowdsource innovative, impactful, and scalable ideas focused on sustainable lifestyles

Seven Themes of Mission LiFE

1. Save Energy
2. Save Water
3. Say No to Single-Use Plastic
4. Adopt Sustainable Food Systems
5. Reduce Waste
6. Reduce E-waste
7. Adopt Healthy Lifestyles

Selection Process

• Phase I: Preliminary screening for completeness and originality
• Phase II: Evaluation based on 5 parameters

1. Innovation Potential
2. Feasibility
3. Impact
4. Scalability
5. Sustainability

• Phase III: Final selection by a national jury constituted by the Ministry

Highlights

• 21 ideas selected (Top 3 in each theme)
• Over 1384 entries received
• Encourages citizen engagement and youth participation in environmental problem-solving
• Aligns with India’s global climate commitments and Mission LiFE goals