Continued its action against shopkeepers selling polythenese less than 40 microns, the BMC health squad on Thursday distributed as many four thousand cloth bags at Haat Bazaar, Bitten Market, and also advised people who were buying vegetables not to use polythene in future.
Further while taking action against vendors who were selling vegetables in polythenes, the BMC squad also seized 20 kilogram polythene less than 40 microns from them. They warned the shopkeepers not to use polythene anymore and if anyone is found using the polythene less than 40 microns stern actions would be taken against them. Besides, the squad was taking action to create awareness among the citizens to prohibit the use 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 polythenes.
The BMC appealed the citizens not to use polythenes as they are greatly harmful for the environment. The corporation has also advised 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.