He said the message against single-use plastics should be taken to the people across the country during the padayatra to be undertaken as part of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
An event was held the upscale mall in south Delhi, which is frequented by a large number of people every day, especially on weekends. Chief Guest and South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri said for ensuring a better future of the next generations, it is imperative to "first ban single-use plastic in Delhi".
With India finally taking the issue of disposable plastics seriously, here is the first of our three explainers dedicated towards the prohibition of single-use plastics, consequences of misuse and ways to minimise their usage.
"CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) supports the phase-out of single-use plastics in a structured manner. In addition, the priority items of single-use plastics identified for the phase-out need to be decided through an inclusive consultative process," industry body CII said in a 'draft note on single-use plastic'.
Bollywood celebrities like Elli Evram, Manav Kaul and others urge citizens not to use plastic and keep the water bodies clean.
Time has now come to say goodbye to use of plastics. The government may call for a ban on single-use plastics, but its successful implementation depends on our wholehearted cooperation. We must spread awareness about the risks posed by single-use plastics.
Nora Fatehi, John Abraham urge fans and followers to avoid using plastic.
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