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The Government of Puducherry decides to ban Single-Use Plastic

Published on January 16, 2019
Move comes after a similar decision from Tamil Nadu Government last year! The Government of Puducherry has decided to ban the production, sale and use of single-use plastic products from March 1, 2019.

The Government of Puducherry decides to ban Single-Use Plastic
  • To ensure the ban is effective on the ground both in letter and spirit, the Government of Puducherry would be conducting a massive drive to create awareness among the merchants and the public on the necessity of the ban.

One must know:

  • The Government of the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu had announced on World Environment Day 2018, that it would ban the use of plastic items including non-biodegradable carry bags from January 1, 2019.

The Industrialists' View:

  • Industrialists argue that it is not the plastics which have become a problem, rather it is the way in which human beings deal with disposable plastics is the real cause for concern.
  • Hence, it would be wise to regulate the use rather than ban so that it doesn't harm the industry.

The Government's Stand:

  • The Government has said that the decision to ban single-use plastic was taken to gift a plastic-free Puducherry to the future generation and curb the plastic in the larger interest of the environment.

Question:

Q. Which government has decided to ban the production, sale and use of single-use plastic products from March 1, 2019?
a. Government of Goa
b. Government of Puducherry
c. Government of Delhi
d. None of the above
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