Which railway zone became India's first to switch to compostable bioplastic on trains in August 2025?
Northeast Frontier Railway
The question concerns a recent green, eco-friendly initiative taken by Indian Railways to cut down single-use plastic on board.
Compostable bioplastic is a plant-derived material that breaks down naturally into compost, unlike conventional plastic which persists in the environment for years.
In August 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway became the first railway zone in the country to switch to such compostable bioplastic products on its trains.
By replacing plastic cutlery, packaging and similar items with biodegradable alternatives, the zone advanced the Railways' wider push towards sustainability and reduced plastic waste.
Northern, Southern and Western Railways are other major operating zones, but none of them was credited with pioneering this particular switch.
Hence, the correct answer is Northeast Frontier Railway.
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