Aamir Khan's encouraging words to curb the use of single-use plastic will inspire others to strengthen the initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, thanking the actor.

A day after PM Modi called for a mass movement against single-use plastic from October 2 that marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Aamir Khan Tweeted in support of the move.

The initiative by the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi to curb 'single use plastic' is an effort all of us should strongly support. It's up to each of us to make sure we stop using 'single use plastic'," tweeted the the 54-year-old actor, who often voices concern on environmental issues.

In June, actor Salman Khan had shared impactful video where he can be seen offering water to a monkey, whom he calls his ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'', in a plastic bottle. The monkey, however, refuses. Mr Khan then offers water in a glass and ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' is quick to accept it.

This campaign has enthused people ... Many of my merchant brothers and sisters have put up a placard at their establishments, boldly mentioning that customers ought to carry shopping bags with them. This will result in monetary savings as well as one would be able to contribute towards protection of the environment," PM Modi had said.