Jammu, May 24 -- Early Times Report

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today stressed on the need to educate society against the use of Polythene Bags to save the environment and sought the support of civil society and social organisations for the cause.

Chairing a meeting attended by a team of Handloom department led by Joint Director Kanta Rukwal and representatives of social organisations and Handloom societies here, the Div Com underscored the need to promote use of Handloom woven bags to replace hazardous Plastic bags. He urged upon the social organizations including the private entities of Jammu to promote and use the Handloom Bags, which will also boost the local employment and revenue generation of the State.

Briefing a...