Pankaja Munde appealed to citizens to take responsibility for protecting the environment and reducing pollution by avoiding the use of single-use plastic, an official statement said
Pankaja Munde criticised the growing use of single-use plastic, calling it a serious threat to the environment
Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Saturday distributed cloth bags during her visit to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai and said that protecting the environment is a duty.
Pankaja appealed to citizens to take responsibility for protecting the environment and reducing pollution by avoiding the use of single-use plastic, an official statement said.
She was speaking at a public awareness programme organised near the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, where citizens were encouraged to avoid single-use plastic and adopt eco-friendly habits.
“As responsible citizens, it is our duty to protect the environment, use natural resources wisely, and preserve wildlife and plants. The event is aimed to promote green habits in religious places and build a clean, green future for the next generation,” said Pankaja Munde.
She strongly criticised the growing use of single-use plastic, calling it a serious threat to the environment.
“We must control this ‘demon’ of single-use plastic. It is causing increasing pollution. To stop this, we need commitment, discipline, and real action,” she said.
She explained that the government has already taken several important steps to tackle environmental problems caused by plastic waste. The Environment Department has implemented effective rules and policies for plastic waste management.
"As responsible citizens of the country, it is our collective duty to protect and conserve the environment, use natural resources wisely to reduce pollution, and safeguard wildlife and plant life, Pankaja Munde said.
She said that the use of single-use plastic must be curbed. The increasing use of single-use plastic is becoming a serious pollution issue. To completely stop its use, it is essential to have resolution, discipline and concrete action.
At the government level, significant steps are being taken from time to time to tackle the environmental challenges posed by single-use plastic.
Awareness campaigns are also being run in schools, colleges, and public places to educate people about the harmful effects of plastic. These include workshops, seminars, and educational activities focused on environmental conservation, she said.
As part of the initiative, Pankaja Munde distributed cloth bags to stall owners near the temple, encouraging them to stop using plastic bags. The temple area was decorated with banners and slogans promoting plastic alternatives and raising environmental awareness.
“If the government, organisations, and citizens work together, we will definitely see positive changes,” said the Minister.
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