TAWANG, Jul 7: The Tawang district administration on Tuesday conducted a surprise inspection across Nehru Market, New Market and Medical Colony to enforce the ban on single-use plastics and plastic drinking water bottles with a capacity of less than two litres.
The inspection was led by Assistant Commissioner-cum-Town Magistrate Nawang Thutan, along with Er Phurpa Lamu and officials of the Department of Urban Affairs.
During the drive, shops and commercial establishments were inspected to verify compliance with the district administration's order prohibiting the sale, storage and use of banned plastic items.
Officials also sensitised shopkeepers and other stakeholders about the adverse environmental impact of single-use plastics, particularly in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, and encouraged them to adopt eco-friendly alternatives.
The inspection team warned that strict compliance with the ban is mandatory and that violations would attract action under the relevant rules and regulations.
Reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation, the district administration said surprise inspections would continue regularly to ensure effective implementation of the ban. It appealed to traders, residents and visitors to cooperate by avoiding single-use plastics and adopting sustainable alternatives to help make Tawang a cleaner and greener district. (DIPRO)