Plastic ban in Noida: Beware! You may be fined up to Rs 10,000, jailed for 6 months
Uttar Pradesh government on July 15 decided to impose a blanket ban on plastic usage, distribution, sale, purchase, import and export under the Uttar Pradesh Plastic and other Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Regulation of Use and Disposal) Act, 2000 amendment.
As per an ordinance issued by the UP government, the plastic usage in the state is prohibited. Image source: Reuters