The first ‘Zero Waste Festival’, was held for a week (21/08/2022 to 28/08/22) opposite the Gandhi Thidal at Pondicherry. The motto of this fest was to advocate an alternative and eco-conscious lifestyle without plastic in product packaging and where citizens self-dispose of their garbage. It was organized by Artist Kirti Chandak in commemoration of the 75th Independence anniversary and the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. MIDAS took part in this event and the studetns displayed their creative skill by making many artefacts from the wastes they found in and around the Thidal area. Asst.Prof. Vigneshwaran and Asst. Prof. Maniraja were the faculty coordinators of the event along with other faculty member of MIDAS. The festival was more of an exhibition of talent and creativity of the students. THE HINDU and a few local newspapers praised the event and its cause towards the society.