{"id":32199,"date":"2024-03-05T06:37:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T06:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=32199"},"modified":"2024-03-05T06:37:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T06:37:23","slug":"niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"NITI Aayog Report on Alternatives to Plastics &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>A report from Niti Aayog has recommended exploring plastic alternatives or technologies that facilitate the degradation of plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e74005d72b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Environmental_Initiatives_in_Indian_States\" title=\"Environmental Initiatives in Indian States:\">Environmental Initiatives in Indian States:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Global_Innovations_in_Sustainable_Alternatives\" title=\"Global Innovations in Sustainable Alternatives:\">Global Innovations in Sustainable Alternatives:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#TYPES_OF_ENVIRONMENTAL_FRIENDLY_PLASTICS\" title=\"TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY PLASTICS\">TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY PLASTICS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Bio-plastics\" title=\"Bio-plastics:\">Bio-plastics:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Biodegradable_Plastics\" title=\"Biodegradable Plastics:\">Biodegradable Plastics:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Compostable_Plastics\" title=\"Compostable Plastics:\">Compostable Plastics:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Oxo-degradable_Plastics\" title=\"Oxo-degradable Plastics:\">Oxo-degradable Plastics:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_on_NITI_Aayogs_Report_on_Alternatives_to_Plastics\" title=\"FAQs on NITI Aayog&#8217;s Report on Alternatives to Plastics\">FAQs on NITI Aayog&#8217;s Report on Alternatives to Plastics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q1_What_is_the_current_situation_of_plastic_waste_in_India\" title=\"Q1: What is the current situation of plastic waste in India?\">Q1: What is the current situation of plastic waste in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q2_Which_Indian_states_report_the_highest_and_lowest_per_capita_plastic_waste_generation\" title=\"Q2: Which Indian states report the highest and lowest per capita plastic waste generation?\">Q2: Which Indian states report the highest and lowest per capita plastic waste generation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q3_What_is_the_global_composition_of_plastics_derived_from_fossil_fuel_feedstock\" title=\"Q3: What is the global composition of plastics derived from fossil fuel feedstock?\">Q3: What is the global composition of plastics derived from fossil fuel feedstock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q4_What_are_the_key_recommendations_from_NITI_Aayogs_report\" title=\"Q4: What are the key recommendations from NITI Aayog&#8217;s report?\">Q4: What are the key recommendations from NITI Aayog&#8217;s report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q5_What_are_some_environmental_initiatives_by_Indian_states_to_manage_plastic_waste\" title=\"Q5: What are some environmental initiatives by Indian states to manage plastic waste?\">Q5: What are some environmental initiatives by Indian states to manage plastic waste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q6_Can_you_provide_examples_of_global_innovations_in_sustainable_alternatives_to_plastics\" title=\"Q6: Can you provide examples of global innovations in sustainable alternatives to plastics?\">Q6: Can you provide examples of global innovations in sustainable alternatives to plastics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q7_What_are_the_types_of_environmentally_friendly_plastics_mentioned\" title=\"Q7: What are the types of environmentally friendly plastics mentioned?\">Q7: What are the types of environmentally friendly plastics mentioned?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Q8_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_additive_developed_in_the_biotransformation_process\" title=\"Q8: What is the purpose of the additive developed in the biotransformation process?\">Q8: What is the purpose of the additive developed in the biotransformation process?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/niti-aayog-report-on-alternatives-to-plastics-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CURRENT_SITUATIONS\"><\/span><strong>CURRENT SITUATIONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India generates approximately 3.47 million tons of plastic waste annually, with 60% of this amount being collected for recycling purposes.<\/li><li>Among Indian states, Goa, Delhi, and Kerala have reported the highest per capita plastic waste generation, while Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura have reported the lowest per capita plastic waste generation.<\/li><li>On a global scale, 97-99% of plastics are produced using fossil fuel feedstock, with the remaining 1-3% derived from bio-based plastics sourced from plants.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RECOMMENDATIONS\"><\/span><strong>RECOMMENDATIONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Explore Emerging Technologies<\/strong>: Invest in the development of emerging technologies, such as additives that can render plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene biodegradable. This can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste.<\/li><li><strong>Promote Bio-plastics Usage:<\/strong> Encourage the adoption of bio-plastics as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. Bio-plastics are derived from renewable resources and offer a sustainable solution.<\/li><li><strong>Acknowledge the Role of the Informal Sector: <\/strong>Recognize and appreciate the contributions of the informal sector and vulnerable groups engaged in recycling waste. Their efforts play a significant role in waste management and should be supported.<\/li><li><strong>Implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR):<\/strong> Utilize Extended Producer Responsibility as a tool to minimize waste generation. Hold producers accountable for the entire life cycle of their products, including collection and proper disposal.<\/li><li><strong>Manage Compostable and Biodegradable Plastics:<\/strong> Establish systems for the leveling and collection of compostable and biodegradable plastics. This ensures proper handling of environmentally friendly alternatives and reduces their impact on waste management.<\/li><li><strong>Prioritize Transparency: <\/strong>Promote transparency in waste management by disclosing data on waste generation, collection, and disposal. Transparent reporting allows for better monitoring and evaluation of waste management practices.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Greenwashing:<\/strong> Discourage the practice of greenwashing, which involves conveying misleading information about a company&#8217;s products being more environmentally friendly than they actually are. Encourage honest and accurate communication regarding environmental efforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BEST_PRACTICES\"><\/span><strong>BEST PRACTICES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Initiatives_in_Indian_States\"><\/span><em>Environmental Initiatives in Indian States:<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Arunachal Pradesh: <\/strong>Implemented plastic banks in a district and incorporated plastic in road construction across various districts.<\/li><li><strong>Delhi:<\/strong> Levied an environmental compensation of INR 88,00,000\/- for violating Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules.<\/li><li><strong>Tamil Nadu:<\/strong> Achieved a collection efficiency of 92% for plastic waste.<\/li><li><strong>Sikkim<\/strong>: Initiated the utilization of plastic waste in road construction projects.<\/li><li><strong>Uttarakhand: <\/strong>Proposed the utilization of plastic waste as fuel, Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), and waste in energy plants.<\/li><li><strong>Biodegradable Cutlery: <\/strong>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Lab DFRL has developed technology for producing biodegradable cutlery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Innovations_in_Sustainable_Alternatives\"><\/span><em>Global Innovations in Sustainable Alternatives:<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Edible Seaweed Cups (Indonesia):<\/strong><ul><li>Utilizing seaweed&#8217;s rapid growth (up to 60 times faster than land-based plants) as a significant carbon sink.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Algae-blended Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (USA):<\/strong><ul><li>A US-based firm has innovated algae-blended ethylene-vinyl acetate, converting air and water pollution (ammonia, phosphates, and carbon dioxide) into plant biomass rich in proteins.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Zero Plastic Recycled Paper Bottle (UK):<\/strong><ul><li>A UK firm has pioneered the world&#8217;s only commercially available zero plastic recycled paper bottle.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Wood-based Paper Packaging (Scotland):<\/strong><ul><li>In 2020, a Scotland-based paper manufacturing company introduced a sustainable wood-based alternative to plastic packaging.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Biotransformation Process (UK):<\/strong><ul><li>A UK-based company has developed an additive that, when incorporated into the masterbatch of polyolefins (PE and PP), initiates the degradation process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TYPES_OF_ENVIRONMENTAL_FRIENDLY_PLASTICS\"><\/span><strong>TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY PLASTICS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bio-plastics\"><\/span><strong>Bio-plastics:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Materials derived from renewable biomass resources like corn starch, sugarcane, or cassava.<\/li><li>May be either biodegradable or not, depending on the specific composition.<\/li><li>Often made from bio-sourced elements and are environmentally friendly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biodegradable_Plastics\"><\/span><strong>Biodegradable Plastics:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Plastics that undergo complete degradation by biological processes under ambient environmental conditions.<\/li><li>The process occurs in specified time periods, without leaving microplastics or harmful residues.<\/li><li>Adheres to standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and certified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compostable_Plastics\"><\/span><strong>Compostable Plastics:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Plastics designed to undergo degradation during composting, resulting in CO2, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass.<\/li><li>Does not leave toxic residue and can be derived from plant-based or petroleum-based sources.<\/li><li>Example: BASF&#8217;s Ecoflex, a compostable polymer partly derived from petroleum but compostable in industrial compost facilities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oxo-degradable_Plastics\"><\/span><strong>Oxo-degradable Plastics:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Conventional plastics like PE with additives to facilitate breakdown into smaller fragments.<\/li><li>May lead to microplastic leakage in the environment during the degradation process.<\/li><li>Contains additives that enhance fragmentation without full biodegradability.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_NITI_Aayogs_Report_on_Alternatives_to_Plastics\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on NITI Aayog&#8217;s Report on Alternatives to Plastics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_current_situation_of_plastic_waste_in_India\"><\/span>Q1: What is the current situation of plastic waste in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: India generates approximately 3.47 million tons of plastic waste annually, with 60% collected for recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_Indian_states_report_the_highest_and_lowest_per_capita_plastic_waste_generation\"><\/span>Q2: Which Indian states report the highest and lowest per capita plastic waste generation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Goa, Delhi, and Kerala report the highest, while Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura report the lowest per capita plastic waste generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_global_composition_of_plastics_derived_from_fossil_fuel_feedstock\"><\/span>Q3: What is the global composition of plastics derived from fossil fuel feedstock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Globally, 97-99% of plastics are derived from fossil fuel feedstock, with 1-3% from bio-based plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_are_the_key_recommendations_from_NITI_Aayogs_report\"><\/span>Q4: What are the key recommendations from NITI Aayog&#8217;s report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Explore emerging technologies, promote bio-plastics, acknowledge the informal sector, implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), manage compostable and biodegradable plastics, prioritize transparency, and avoid greenwashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_are_some_environmental_initiatives_by_Indian_states_to_manage_plastic_waste\"><\/span>Q5: What are some environmental initiatives by Indian states to manage plastic waste?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Initiatives include plastic banks in Arunachal Pradesh, environmental compensation in Delhi, high collection efficiency in Tamil Nadu, plastic use in road construction in Sikkim, and proposed waste utilization in Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Can_you_provide_examples_of_global_innovations_in_sustainable_alternatives_to_plastics\"><\/span>Q6: Can you provide examples of global innovations in sustainable alternatives to plastics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Innovations include edible seaweed cups (Indonesia), algae-blended ethylene-vinyl acetate (USA), zero plastic recycled paper bottle (UK), wood-based paper packaging (Scotland), and a biotransformation process (UK).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_What_are_the_types_of_environmentally_friendly_plastics_mentioned\"><\/span>Q7: What are the types of environmentally friendly plastics mentioned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Bio-plastics, biodegradable plastics, compostable plastics, and oxo-degradable plastics are types of environmentally friendly plastics discussed in the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_additive_developed_in_the_biotransformation_process\"><\/span>Q8: What is the purpose of the additive developed in the biotransformation process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The additive, when added to the masterbatch of polyolefins (PE and PP), initiates the degradation process in the biotransformation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In 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