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CM Dhami: Citizen Action Key to Plastic-Free Uttarakhand
29 Jul
Summary
- Public participation is vital for effective single-use plastic ban implementation.
- The campaign aims to make Uttarakhand free from single-use plastic.
- Awareness drives and enforcement measures are actively being pursued.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the successful implementation of the single-use plastic ban hinges on public participation and awareness. He called for citizens to transform the campaign into a widespread movement.
Dhami made these remarks during a workshop on the effective enforcement of the ban, held on World Tiger Day. He highlighted the importance of protecting forests for biodiversity and ecological balance.
The state government is concurrently running awareness campaigns and inspection drives. Special initiatives are underway to eliminate plastic from Char Dham pilgrimage routes and key tourist destinations.
Industries are being urged to adopt sustainable packaging and recycling technologies. Young people are encouraged to disseminate awareness through various community channels and organizations. Dhami expressed optimism that the workshop's insights would bolster enforcement and support Uttarakhand's goal of becoming a single-use plastic-free state.
