Nagaland | Peren instates district task force for plastic ban
By migrator | Apr 17, 2019, 10:13 IST
KOHIMA, April 17, 2019: The district administration of Peren has instated a task force to restrict the use of plastic in the district. The action was stated to be in compliance with the National Green Tribunal's order concerning implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016.
'The task force will function as squads for vigilance purpose and ensure ban on stocking, distribution, selling and use of any carry bags 50mm thickness and plastic sachets/pouches usage of packaging, storing or selling of gutkha, tobacco and pan masala with immediate effect,' the IPR added.