Arunanchal Pradesh gets its first non-woven manufacturing unit in Naharlagun town, in an effort to promote a cleaner and healthier environment.

The newly inaugurated unit is being run by Mepung Trading Agency and manufactures biodegradable carry bags, an environment-friendly alternate for popular polythene bags in the market. Termed as the first of its kind in the region, the innovative non-woven manufacturing unit was inaugurated by state Parliamentary Secretary Health and Family welfare and IT Phurpa Tsering at Demsite in Naharlagun.