Pune Steel Tiffin Day on 4 Feb is a city-wide student pledge for waste reduction at source. Join the school pledge and family pledge with MCC.
A city-wide pledge for waste reduction at source
On 4th February, students across Pune City will take the Steel Tiffin Pledge — a simple but powerful commitment to shift from disposable lunch habits to reusable practices.
This is not a one-day event.
It is a milestone in a longer transition towards waste reduction at source, with real adoption planned from June 2026.
A steel tiffin is our symbol — not just a lunch box — but a reminder that small daily choices, when taken by many, create collective impact.
What is Steel Tiffin Day and why does it matter?
Steel Tiffin Day is a pledge day that encourages students to choose healthier options.
When we talk about sustainability, most conversations stop at “how to manage waste.”
But the real solution lies upstream: reduce waste before it is created.
A steel tiffin represents that shift —
from waste management → to waste reduction at source.
Health Hazard of a Plastic Tiffin Box
Plastic Health Impacts Evidence Card: Health Hazards quoted by thee medical practitioners along with the links and references.
A Tiffin-Buying Guide for the Parents
For more information
Mission City Chakra (MCC): The journey so far
Mission City Chakra (MCC), Centre for Sustainable Development, Gokhale institute of Politics and Economics is a Pune-based initiative working towards a Zero-Waste City by focusing on upstream sustainability solutions.
Over the past two and a half years, MCC has worked closely with more than 700 schools and 3.5 lac students across Pune through:
meetings with principals and school leadership
student awareness sessions
teacher interactions
parent engagement
conversations with intermediate policymakers and city stakeholders
MCC appeal is simple,
- No Plastic Tiffin Box
- No Plastic Water Bottle
- No Plastic/ Laminated Textbook covers
140 schools have already implemented it.
This groundwork has created a strong WHY behind the shift — because lasting change happens when people understand and own the purpose.
Steel Tiffin Day is the culmination of this ongoing effort, and a shared milestone for the entire city.
What will happen on 4th February in Pune schools?
On 4 February, participating schools will conduct a short pledge in classrooms or assemblies.
✅ Students will take the Steel Tiffin Pledge
✅ Class teachers will record student attendance
✅ Principals will confirm the final school total
✅ MCC will compile the totals from all schools and announce the final city-wide participation number
The pledge is designed to be simple, inclusive, and seamless — so every school can participate without disrupting the academic schedule.
Students can take the pledge in their respective classroom or all together in the assembly. This pledge should not be a cause of disturbance for the school schedule. Schools are free to decide the way.
Take the Family Steel Tiffin Pledge (Online)
A long-term habit becomes easier when families and schools move together.
That’s why MCC is also inviting families to take a simple online pledge on or before 4 February.
The steel tiffin is a symbol, but the intention is bigger:
to build everyday habits that prevent waste, starting at home.
✅ Take the pledge as a family
✅ Encourage your child and school
✅ Become part of Pune’s transition to waste reduction at source
👉 Family Steel Tiffin Pledge Link: [Family Tiffin Pledge Link]
Pledge today. Practice from June 2026.
4 February is a commitment milestone.
From June 2026, schools and families will gradually adopt steel tiffins as a regular practice.
This is how a city changes:
individual action → collective impact.
Welcome to Pune Steel Tiffin Day.
Quick Links
✅ School Registration Link: [School Pledge Registration Form]
✅ Family Pledge Link: [Family Pledge Registration]
✅ Mission City Chakra: missioncitychakra@gmail.com