Guwahati, May 15 -- The High Court of Meghalaya has instructed all Deputy Commissioners to intensify efforts to curb plastic usage in their respective districts.

During a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Wednesday, a division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh issued a series of directives aimed at reducing plastic pollution.

The bench ordered officials to continue organizing awareness programs highlighting the harmful effects of plastic on health, the environment, and the ecosystem.

They must also use public announcements, billboards, advertisements, wall writings, and other media to educate citizens about the dangers of plastic use.

In its order, the bench advised authorities to grant re...