Welfare Minister M. Kandasamy on Monday held a review meeting with officials of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (DSTE), commissioners of municipalities and Commune panchayats on the implementation of plastic ban in the Union Territory.
According to a release, Mr. Kandasamy discussed with officials the steps to be taken to enforce ban on single use plastics such as plastic cups, carry bags and disposables and the need to work on feasible alternatives to reduce plastic usage.
The Minister directed the authorities to prepare an action plan for implementation of ban on single use plastics in the next 15 days. Secretary to Government P. Parthiban and officials were present.