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MC Kargil organizes rally for Single Use Plastic ban
KARGI, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022: Municipal Committee (MC) Kargil today organized a rally for Single Use Plastic ban from Bus Stand to Lal Chowk Market, Kargil.
The rally was headed by Executive Officer, MC Kargil, Muhammad Salim Wazir who was accompanied by Vice President, MC Kargil and all members of the MC.
The aim of the march was to make people aware about the demerits of plastic and polythene use in order to save the environment. He said plastic use is environmental hazard as it is non-biodegradable and pollutes the environment.
During the rally, the EO Wazir talked to various shopkeepers of Kargil main market and directed t them to stop plastic and polythene use. He also directed them not to pack food items in plastic bags.
MC Kargil proclaimed to the general public to stop using plastic and polythene. They said if any shopkeeper or anyone from general public is found using plastic or polythene will be punished or face penalty.
The officials of MC directed shopkeepers to put the daily waste and garbage into the carrying trucks/vehicles of the MC.
The list of banned items includes ear buds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, plastic plates, cups, glasses, spoons and polythene bags used at shops.
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