MAHUD Minister launches green bag
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, November 14 2019: With an aim to check plastic pollution, Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar today launched green bag, a local product of the Usham Group, at Khwairamband Ima Market.

Apart from launching the programme, 2 lakhs paper bags were distributed in and around the Khwairamband market today.

Addressing the media persons, Th Shyamkumar said that plastic pollution is currently one of the biggest concerns as it has a negative impacts on the environment and create problems for the plants, wildlife and human population.

Plastic pollution not only poses grave danger to all plants and creatures but also killed them, he asserted.

Speaking about the long term long-term effects of plastic pollution, he said that the plastic pollution upsets the food chain, causes groundwater, land and air pollutions.

As plastic is made from toxic compounds and is not biodegradable, efforts have to made to reduce plastic waste on every level, he opined.

Suggesting that as an initiative to reduce plastic waste, one can carry reusable or biodegradable bags while shopping , the Minister appealed all to support in all Government initiatives that aim to stop plastic menance.

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