Haryana Environment Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, has directed the officers to enforce a complete ban on "single-use plastic" in Gurugram. He called for a special campaign in key markets, emphasizing that any unauthorized use of this plastic should be penalized in accordance with the rules.
Rao Narbir Singh was presiding over a meeting with officers from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HPCSB) here today. He mentioned that Gurugram is regarded as the economic capital of Haryana, hosting offices of numerous prominent companies and attracting top officials, both from within the country and abroad. Given this, maintaining a pollution-free environment in Gurugram is a key priority.
While "single-use plastic" is officially banned in Haryana, he noted that due to a lack of awareness, it continues to be used illegally by many shopkeepers, malls, hotels, dhabas, and other establishments. He pointed out that plastic carry bags made from single-use plastic are often not properly disposed of, contributing significantly to pollution. This form of pollution, he stressed, is particularly harmful.
The Minister directed the officials to launch an aggressive campaign against single-use plastic in Gurugram and enforce a strict ban. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Environment Department, Sh Anand Mohan Sharan, along with other senior officers.