Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has requested the people of the State to desist from use of single-use plastic. He also requested the general public to participate in the human chain being formed in Dehradun today to raise awareness on this issue.
Rawat said that up to one lakh people will form the 50 kilometre long human chain. School students, employees, businessmen and all social and citizens’ organisations will ensure their participation in the event.
This human chain will be formed from Miyanwala to Mussoorie Diversion, Clock Tower, GMS Road, Saharanpur Road and back to Clock Tower.
The chief minister said that the single use plastic is responsible for various problems.
It is causing damage to humans, animals and also sea creatures. Even wild animals are being affected by its negative effects.It is matter for concern when plastic reaches even the stomach of an elephant.
Polythene also causes blockages in drains during the rains which results in water logging and various other problems.
For the greater good of society, the CM has expected all citizens to make a commitment to abstain from the use of single-use plastic.