A large-scale environmental initiative marked this year’s Khandagiri Mela 2026, as a Used PET Bottle Collection Drive was successfully carried out through a joint effort by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., and the Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP). The drive was conducted at the Khandagiri Mela Ground from January 25 to February 7, 2026. Keeping in view the environmental challenges associated with large gatherings, the organisers introduced a structured system for collecting and recycling used PET bottles to promote sustainable waste management practices. The team managed systematic collection, segregation, and regular monitoring of plastic waste generated during the event.