Mumbai bans plastic: Rs 25,000 fine, 3 month jail for offenders
Mumbai bans plastic: Rs 25,000 fine, 3 month jail for offenders It’s been three months since the state government of Maharashtra issued a notification calling for a ban on plastic. Despite several protests by manufacturers due to lack of viable alternatives to plastic and recycling units, the government has decided to push its ban on a wide range of single-use plastic items and thermocol with effect from today. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will levy a fine of Rs 5,000 moving up to a whopping 25,000 will be imposed on those found with these items. You can also end up behind bars for using plastic in the state. The following items have been banned -