With the plastic ban coming into effect today, BMC clarified it won't start collecting fines immediately, but try to create awareness first so that people become conscious about plastic's hazards. It has also decided to organise an awareness march from BMC headquarters on Saturday, in which the 249 officials deployed to take action against violators will take part.

Sources said the officials will wear blue jackets with logo of the plastic use control team. Deputy civic chief Nidhi Choudhari said that for the remaining June, residents might spot all officials in one place at the same time, so that awareness can be created.