Kolhapur, Aug. 25 -- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today urged citizens to completely stop the use of single-use plastic in daily life to protect the environment.
He said the use of plastic bottles should be avoided in all offices, including government and semi-government ones.
Pawar was speaking at the launch of a 100-day plastic ban campaign in the district, an initiative of District Collector Amol Yedge.
He called on representatives of various parties, institutions, and organisations to participate in the campaign's programmes.
He also urged NGOs and citizens to get involved and to spread information about the ill effects of plastic.
Pawar gave instructions for meticulous planning and coordination among various departments to ens...