India, Feb. 10 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to provide free jute bags to curb plastic usage at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj. The civic body has initiated a campaign to eradicate plastic usage within its premises and will purchase 20,000 jute bags in the first phase.

As part of this effort, tourists will receive complimentary jute bags at the entry point. The decision aims to raise awareness among visitors about the harmful impact of plastic on the environment while simultaneously curbing pollution within the zoo.

Ashok Ghorpade, chief superintendent of PMC Garden Department said, "Considering the need for a practical solution, the garden department has introduced the provision of free cloth bags to a...