Chandigarh, June 6 -- The municipal corporation (MC) on Thursday launched a special campaign "Plastic Mukt Chandigarh" on the occasion of World Environment Day. The campaign was officially launched by city mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla and municipal commissioner Amit Kumar at the Sector 26 Grain Market.

The highlight was the introduction of an innovative initiative called the "Cloth Bag ATM". Installed by the NGO "I Hate Polythene", the machine dispenses eco-friendly cloth bags at a nominal cost of Rs.10, which is fully refundable upon return.

The mayor said this initiative aims to offer a practical alternative to single-use plastic bags and promote sustainable consumption practices. She added that Vikalp Stores will be established across l...