Odisha Enforces Ban on Single-Use Plastics Starting April 1

In a significant move, Odisha has decided to prohibit the use of single-use plastics within its eco-tourism destinations, sanctuaries, and other conservation areas. The Odisha Forest Department has initiated this stringent measure to uphold the ecological integrity of its sanctuaries, national parks, and tiger reserves. Susanta Nanda, Odisha's Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, announced the complete ban on single-use plastic entry into these conservation zones in an official statement released on Monday. From April 1, 2024, they will actively enforce this prohibition. The directive explicitly prohibits...