Dadri Toa gram sabha bans use of single-use plastic

The Gram Sabha in Dadri Toa here has passed a special resolution to ban the use of single-use plastic in the village and also impose a fine of Rs 500 if anyone is found using plastic. The move aims at making the village plastic-free to keep the environment healthy.

On the occasion, the team of the Swachh Bharat Mission and MNREGA workers along with a large number of villagers were also present. Zila Parishad CEO Rajesh Kumar, who was present, administered oath to all for ensuring cleanliness around them and not to use single-use plastic in life. They were called upon to use jute and cloth bags instead of plastic-carry bags.

“Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, a cleanliness campaign is being run in the district from the New Year under the Swachh Haryana Mission. The campaign aims at keeping the gram panchayats clean and beautiful. The initiative is being taken to encourage hygienic habits in rural areas and increase social awareness,” said Rajesh.

He said during the cleanliness campaign, the villagers were motivated to use cloth and jute bags instead of plastic and promote recycling as much as possible. The villagers were made aware of the ill-effects of plastic use stating that the fight against single-use plastic could be won only through collective efforts.

“By banning the use of plastic, not only the environment can be protected, but future generations can also be given a clean and green future,” the CEO added.