in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. The 36th edition of the National Games was held in the year 2022 in the state of Gujarat. Greening the National Games The 2015 National Games organised in Thiruvananthapuram were associated with green protocols. This was initiated by Suchitwa Mission that aimed for "zero-waste" venues. Waste Management programmes were implemented at the 29 venues. To make the event "disposable-free", there was ban on the usage of disposable water bottles. The event witnessed the usage of reusable tableware and stainless steel tumblers. Athletes were provided with refillable steel flasks. It is estimated that these green practices stopped the generation of 120 metric tonnes of disposable waste. Suchitwa Mission requested the help of volunteers to achieve the green objectives, and the service of these 700 volunteers were applauded by the Chief Minister. See also Sport in India Khelo India Winter Games Khelo India Youth Games Khelo India University Games Manipur Olympic Games References External links Kerala 2015 National Games Schedule of 34th National Games of India, Jharkhand The Winter Games Federation of India Site Multi-sport events in India India Sport in India Games