SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, April 28 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena presided over the 5th meeting of State Task Force for elimination of Single Use Plastic (SUP) in the State of Himachal Pradesh here today.
He said that Himachal Pradesh was the forerunner state in implementing the ban on the use of Single Use Plastic which has been appreciated across the country. Due to the hazards caused by polythene, the government banned the use, sale and manufacture of polythene and plastic carry bags made from non-biodegradable materials in the state.
He directed stakeholder departments and all Deputy Commissioners to conduct inspections every ...