date:Sep 16, 2019
ban was proposed following the call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day to do away with use of single-use plastic.
So far, 12 items have been identified for ban. These include carry bags, non-woven carry bags, small wrapping, straws, plastic cups, bowls, plates, sticks for earbuds, balloons and flags, cigarette butts, small plastic bottles, thermocol and thin road side banner.
The Central agency has asked the companies to give their views on the subject.
The industry fee