Mumbai: The state government will ban plastic packaged drinking water bottles in government premises, schools, colleges, mass functions and hotels from Gudi Padwa 2018 and subsequently extend it to private offices.
Also proscribed will be plastic sachets, cups, all bags and packaging material as Maharashtra seeks to become a plasticfree state from next March. Officials said the Maharashtra Plastic Carry Bags (Manufacture & Usage) Rules, 2006, will be amended to accommodate the extended plastic ban. Importantly, the ban will not include reusable plastic water bottles.
The quantum of fines if a trader in the state is found selling or storing any plastic bag after Gudi Padwa will be increased.
State environment minister Ramdas Kadam outlined the contours of the plan to become plastic-free from March at a meeting on Thursday with stakeholders and implementing authorities.
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