The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking stern action against the shopkeepers who sell the stuff in polythene bags with thickness less than 40 microns. Notably, to keep and maintain the cleanliness and hygiene in the city, the BMC squad is continuously taking the action.
While taking the similar action at Nav Bahar vegetable market, the squad seized 25 kilogram polythene from the vegetable vendors here on Monday. Moreover, the squad also imposed fine of `500 on the vendors for selling the stuff in polythenes with thickness less than 40 microns.
Moreover, the action is also being taken to stop the usage of polythenes as the polythene is harmful for the environment. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT), a plan is being prepared to spread awareness about the stoppage of the use of the polythenes.
Implementing the instructions by the National Green Tribunal, the BMC squad is taking stern action in various areas of the city. The squad of health department and sanitary in-charge Mumtaz Rasool took action at Zone 4.
The BMC squad has appealed the citizens not to use the polythenes as they are greatly harmful for the environment. It is suggested to the citizens to carry a handbag or a cloth bag along with them when they go to buy the vegetables from the market. Moreover, the citizens have been appealed to contribute in the various development works being carried out by the BMC.