Varanasi, Aug. 12 -- - Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham has been officially declared a plastic-free zone from Monday. Devotees are now strictly prohibited from carrying any plastic items, including baskets and water containers, into the temple premises.

A team from the KV Temple administration, along with Temple Trust CEO Vishwa Bhushan, deputy collector Shambhu Saran, and the special executive officer, informed flower and garland sellers near gate no 4, Dhundhiraj Ganesh, and Mata Vishalakshi temple areas about the new rule.

The temple trust stated that from August 11, entry with any kind of plastic will be completely restricted. The campaign has been running for a month as part of the ongoing effort to maintain cleanliness and protect the t...