Dehradun, 25 Dec 2009

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank today announced a total ban on the use of polythene bags in the state.

Nishank said his government is committed to make the hill state polythene-free and it would not hesitate to bring in a legislation if it becomes necessary.

The chief minister also sought cooperation from common people for making the state polythene-free stating that no social issue can be addressed without the active participation of society.

He also stressed the need for control on all kinds of pollutants in the state.

Nishank said this while addressing a gathering after laying foundation stone for widening and strengthening of 3.30 km-long Jogiwala-Badripur Majri road at a cost of Rs 2.71 crore here, an official release said.

News Source: PTI