Continuing its drive against selling of polythenes containing less than 40 microns and as a part to keep and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in city, the a squad of Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has seized five kg polythene bags from various vegetable vendors here on Friday.
The squad also imposed a fine of Rs 300 on vendors selling stuffs in polythene bags of less than 40 microns. Besides, the squad is also taking action to create awareness among the citizens to prohibit the use of polythene. The action is being taken to stop usage of polythene as it is harmful for the environment. Under the National Green Tribunal, a plan is being prepared to spread awareness about the stoppage of the use of the polythene.
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 incharge Mumtaz Rasool took action at zone 4.
The BMC squad has appealed the citizens not to use the polythene papers as they are very harmful to the environment. It further appealed citizens to carry a handbag or a cloth bag along with them when they go to buy vegetables from the market. Moreover, the citizens have been appealed to contribute in the various development works being carried out by the BMC.