The GMC officials have urged shopkeepers not to use plastics and have threatened to punish them if they do not follow the laws.
Digital Desk: At the Saukuchi weekly market on Wednesday, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) began a huge drive against the usage of plastics.
The effort was started to stop the usage of polymers smaller than 75 microns. Following the Center's decision to restrict the use of single-use plastics smaller than 100 microns which started on July 1, 2022, in an effort to reduce pollution, 96 urban local bodies manage the enforcement of the ban at the local level.
The efforts resulted in the seizure of several plastic bags. The GMC authorities have advised the business owners not to use plastics and that they could face fines for breaking the law.
Notably, the GMC has started separate campaigns to discourage the use of plastic in the city's markets ever since the Center imposed a ban on single-use plastics.
Along with the city police, GMC representatives participated in the drive.
According to rumours, Garchuk will host another campaign against the usage of plastics on Saturday.
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