Plastic Bottle Banks launched in Bishnupur
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Bishnupur, November 19 2022:
Works and Youth Affairs & Sports Minister, Govindas Konthoujam today launched Plastic Bottle Banks for collection of plastic bottles at Mini Secretariat Complex in Bishnupur.
The launching ceremony was organised by District Administration, Bishnupur in association with Samvardhinee Nyas, Manipur Prant and Nehru Yuva Kendra, Bishnupur.
Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur.
Lourembam Bikram; G Sharma, proprietor Manipur Plastic Industries; Oinam Indira Devi, state head Samvardhinee Nyas, Manipur Prant; Dr Salam Dhanachandra, Deputy Director, NYK Bishnupur; district officials and functionaries of Samvardhinee Nyas attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam lauded the District Administration for the noble initiative to curb littering and plastic pollution in the district Stating that plastic wastes can cause devastating environmental impact to soil health, flora & fauna, he urged all to minimize plastic pollution for the future generation and a healthier environment.
Lourembam Bikram informed that about 60 Plastic Bottle Banks will be installed at strategic locations across the district including the venue for the upcoming Sangai Festival at Moirang Khunou.
It may be mentioned that the plastic banks which are fabricated out of iron mesh are voluntarily donated by Ministers and MLAs of the district.
Police, NYKS, several DLOs and Samvardhinee Nyas among others.