The district administration once shifted focus on making Ranchi free of plastics. A meeting was held under DC Vinay Kumar Choubey. Choubey said polythene of less than 50 micron will be completely banned. He also instructed the officials to conduct surprise raids at the premises of polythene sellers from December 16. Notably, the RMC has been instructed to decide the amount of penalty by December 15. RMC was asked to ensure that banners and hoardings promote disadvantages of polythene.
The CEO of RMC informed the DC the municipal body has placed safai mitra in all wards besides distributing around 20,000 jute and paper bags. The progress on anti-encroachment drive run along the shores of Harmu River was also discussed. The officials informed that encroachment has been found at 23 places which will be removed after 15 days incidentally after the expiry of the notice period. CEO RMC Dipankar Panda, Deputy CEO RMC, Shailendra Kumar lal, SDO Sadar, Ameet Kumar were among the officials present.