On the order of the State Government the Hazaribag Municipal Corporation has banned the single use of plastic in the municipal areas of Hazaribag town. The corporation has been authorized by the administration to fine such shopkeepers who have disobeyed the order of the Government. A team has been formed by the corporation for regular checking in the areas.
The town commissioner of the corporation Prerana Dixit chaired a meeting of social workers, respected persons of the society and non- governmental organisations in the seminar hall.
She has requested all members to cooperate in these movements. The use of plastic is harmful to society as well as to the animals. She further said that this ban is applicable on consumers, shopkeepers, retailers, wholesalers, and should use the low cost jute bag in the shops.
She further said that the store of plastic plates, spoon, thermocol plate will be fined under the solid waste management act. The amount of fine has been fixed Rs 7, 000. This will continue in future also.
Dixit further said that this drive will be continued in future along with the team. Team leader will inform the town commissioner office regarding the usage of banned plastic.
All the members in the meeting have assured the town commissioner for full cooperation in the drive in Hazaribag municipal areas. Members said that if the shopkeepers will not follow the request then members will report to the corporation with the address of the shopkeepers immediately.